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Journal : Contemporary Issues on Interfaith Law and Society

Abortion Laws in Indonesia and Islam: A Clash of Morality, Religion, and Rights Triandani, Salsabila; Windiahsari, Windiahsari; Masyhar, Ali; Niravita, Aprila; Naelufar, Rizqan
Contemporary Issues on Interfaith Law and Society Vol 3 No 2 (2024): July-December, 2024
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang

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Abortion remains one of the most controversial legal and ethical issues, balancing between reproductive rights, religious doctrines, and state regulations. In Indonesia, abortion laws are primarily governed by the Health Law No. 36 of 2009 and the Criminal Code, which generally prohibit abortion except under specific circumstances, such as medical emergencies or rape-induced pregnancies. These legal restrictions reflect Indonesia’s socio-religious landscape, where Islamic principles significantly influence legislative frameworks. From an Islamic legal perspective, abortion is largely prohibited but with nuanced interpretations depending on the gestational stage and underlying reasons. Classical Islamic jurisprudence generally forbids abortion after ensoulment (believed to occur at 120 days of pregnancy), though some scholars permit it under limited circumstances, such as to preserve the mother’s life or in cases of severe fetal abnormalities. However, differences exist among Islamic schools of thought regarding permissibility before ensoulment, leading to diverse legal applications across Muslim-majority countries, including Indonesia. This study critically examines the intersection of Indonesian state law and Islamic law on abortion, highlighting their points of convergence and divergence. It explores how legal, religious, and ethical considerations shape abortion policies and the implications for women's reproductive rights. The paper also addresses ongoing debates over potential legal reforms, considering global human rights perspectives and the influence of Islamic jurisprudence in shaping reproductive health policies. By comparing these legal frameworks, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of abortion law in Indonesia within both secular and religious contexts.
Co-Authors Adyaksa, Bryan Rois Putra Ali Masyhar Aminah Aminah Anak Agung Gede Sugianthara Andry Setiawan, Andry Anitasari, Rahayu Fery Ansori, Rio Taufik Azra, Vira Bayangsari Wedhatami Bin Hassan, Muhammad Sayuti binti Jamil @ Osman, Zuraini Busroh, Firman Freaddy Chairunnisa, Nursyifa Dewi Sulistianingsih Dian Latifiani Diva, Ipok Duhita, Elsa Ratna Eka Saputra, Dany Erisandi Arditama Febriani, Diyah Anggun Fikri, Muhammad Adymas Haikal Fikri, Muhammad Adymas Hikal Fiorentina, Prita Gunawan, Naufal Hanum, Holy Latifah Harry Nugroho, Harry Hikal Fikri, Muhammad Adymas Indriyani, Widia Indung Wijayanto Irawaty Khairo, Fatria Komariyah, Maulida Nurul Laskarwati, Batari Maharani, Ferra Tiara Mardiana - Masrukhi Masrukhi Maulana, Muhammad Reza Maulida, Tyas Ayu Meidianto, Muhammad Rizki Moh. Aris Munandar, Moh. Aris Muchammad Shidqon Prabowo N, Edwindha Prafitra Nadhif, Faza Fatkhun Naelufar, Rizqan Nastiar, Rizaldi Gym Ningsih, Ayup Suran Ningsih, Dita Cahya Novita, Yustina Dhian Nunna, Bhanu Prakash Nurul Fibrianti Pancawati, Ria Pratiwi Prastiyo, Devanda Prayogo, Bagus Edi PUJI LESTARI Pujiono, Wasis Puspitasari, Saniya Putra, Tegar Islami Putri, Nadiyah Meyliana Qadisah , Altares Ainun Rachmawati, Fairus Augustina Rahayu Fery Anitasari Rahayu, Sang Ayu Putu Ramadhani, Fauziah Ramli, Asmarani Rasdi Rasdi Rasdi, Rasdi Ratih Damayanti Ratih Damayanti Ridwan Arifin Robbani, Muhammad Rizqi Rodiyah - Rofi Wahanisa Rofi Wahanisa Rokhmad, Firman Nur Saman, Mohamad Sang Ayu Putu Rahayu Sari, Indah Zunita Shidqon Prabowo, Muchammad Sibuea, Putri Merlin Yoseva Sri Lestari Sugiyono, Tri Suhadi - Suhadi Suhadi Syariefudin, Iqbal Syukron Salam, Syukron Tri Andari Dahlan Triandani, Salsabila Tursunov, Berdibek Ubaidillah Kamal Wahyu Putri Handayani Wardhani, Harumsari Puspa Waspiah - Wedhatami, Bayangsari Windiahsari, Windiahsari