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Polyandry in the Shadows: How Indonesian Judges Tackle Unregistered Marriages and Legal Uncertainty Khairunnisa, Khairunnisa; Mahmud, Hafini Bin
Sakina: Journal of Family Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Sakina: Journal of Family Studies
Publisher : Islamic Family Law Study Program, Sharia Faculty, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jfs.v9i2.14648

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Polyandry, where a woman is married to multiple men simultaneously, is explicitly prohibited under Indonesian marriage law and Islamic legal principles. This study examines how judges at the Banjarbaru Religious Court resolve polyandry cases resulting from extrajudicial divorce, with a focus on the legal implications from the standpoint of positive law. Employing an empirical juridical method with a qualitative approach, the research draws on primary data from semi-structured interviews with judicial officers. Findings indicate that judges address such cases by summoning relevant parties and evaluating evidence in accordance with Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage and the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI). Judges view extrajudicial divorces as legally invalid, meaning the original marriage remains intact, and any subsequent marriage may result in de facto polyandry. Legally, such polyandrous marriages are annulled, and are treated as if they never existed. Consequently, any children born from these unions are only legally affiliated with the mother. This raises significant issues regarding paternal acknowledgment, inheritance, and other civil rights for the child. The study highlights how judges balance legal norms with sociological considerations, particularly the welfare of children. It further underscores the challenges arising from the public’s limited understanding of marriage registration requirements, which contributes to legal uncertainty and facilitates unrecognized marital arrangements. The research contributes to the discourse on marriage law enforcement in Indonesia and offers insight into judicial reasoning in complex family law cases involving polyandry, legal identity, and child welfare.
MUSLIM GENERATION Z AND GLOBALIZED KNOWLEDGE: Perceptions of Muslim Generation Z of Banjarmasin on Prenuptial Agreement Mansyuroh, Firqah Annajiyah; Haris, Muhammad; Mahmud, Hafini Bin
Al-Ahwal: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga Islam Vol. 15 No. 2 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/ahwal.2022.15202

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This article focuses on prenuptial agreement from the perspective of Muslims Generation Z in Banjarmasin City. The information abundancy falling this generation, including legal norms and legal culture in the borderless world, rises a question: is the perception of Muslims Generation Z in Banjarmasin in common with Generation Z in other cities in other countries? To answer this question, a survey method was used to explore the perception of Muslims Generation Z in Banjarmasin on prenuptial agreement. This research finds that the perception of Muslims Generation Z in Banjarmasin tends to be the same as Generation Z in America and England. They know and understand the function and purpose of the prenuptial agreement. They also opine that this agreement is to be carried out for the benefit of their marriage (in the future). In addition, this research also finds that the perception of Muslim Generation Z in Banjarmasin towards prenuptial agreements is substantively different from the perception of the previous generation in Indonesia, who consider a prenuptial agreement as a kind of taboo.[Artikel ini berfokus pada perjanjian pranikah dari sudut pandang Generasi Z Muslim di Kota Banjarmasin. Berlimpah-ruahnya informasi yang menghujani generasi ini, termasuk norma hukum dan budaya hukum di dunia internasional, menimbulkan pertanyaan: apakah persepsi Generasi Z Muslim di Banjarmasin sama dengan Generasi Z di kota lain di negara lain? Untuk menjawab pertanyaan tersebut, digunakan metode survei untuk menggali persepsi Generasi Z Muslim di Banjarmasin terhadap perjanjian pranikah. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa persepsi Generasi Z Muslim di Banjarmasin cenderung sama dengan Generasi Z di Amerika dan Inggris. Mereka mengetahui dan memahami fungsi dan tujuan dari perjanjian pranikah. Mereka juga berpendapat bahwa perjanjian ini dilakukan untuk kepentingan pernikahan mereka (kelak). Selain itu, penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa persepsi Generasi Z Muslim di Banjarmasin terhadap perjanjian pranikah secara substantif berbeda dengan persepsi generasi sebelumnya di Indonesia yang menganggap perjanjian pranikah sebagai hal yang tabu.]
Halal Certification for Non-Muslim-Owned Restaurants in Brunei Darussalam: Regulatory Practice, State Mufti Opinions, and Imam al-Nawawī’s Juristic Perspective Mahmud, Hafini bin; Kurniawan, Cecep Soleh; Mohiddin, Hajah Mas Nooraini binti Haji
Parewa Saraq: Journal of Islamic Law and Fatwa Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Parewa Saraq: Journal of Islamic Law and Fatwa Review
Publisher : MUI Sulawesi Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64016/parewasaraq.v5i1.73

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Halal certification is a central institutional mechanism for strengthening Muslim consumer confidence in restaurants and food premises within Brunei Darussalam. Although halal logo is widely perceived as an assurance of lawful consumption, a critical legal and juristic question of whether halal certification requires the restaurant owner to be a Muslim remains. Therefore, this study aims to examine the practical implementation of halal certification for non-Muslim-owned restaurants in Brunei Darussalam relative to State Mufti opinions and the juristic reasoning attributed to Imam al-Nawawī within the Shāfiʿī legal tradition. A library-based method was used with a qualitative design. Data were collected from classical fiqh texts, contemporary fatwa, national legislation, administrative regulations, and relevant policy documents. The collected materials were then analyzed through content analysis to identify normative arguments, regulatory standards, and points of legal tension. The results showed that Brunei current administrative practice allows halal certification for restaurants owned by non-Muslims under specific procedural and supervisory conditions. However, a significant inconsistency was found between the operational policy and the State Mufti juristic position, particularly concerning ownership, authority over food preparation, and the reliability of compliance. By integrating regulatory analysis with classical jurisprudence, the results contribute to the broader discourse on halal governance, Islamic legal authority, and contemporary policy implementation in Muslim-majority states. In conclusion, this study underscores the need for clearer regulatory harmonization between state fatwa institutions and halal certification agencies to ensure legal coherence and sustained public trust.
State-Mediated Fiqh and the Regulation of Muslim Interfaith Marriage in Southeast Asia Kamaluddin, Imam; Lahuri, Setiawan bin; Hidayat, Iman Nur; Nasution, Saipul; Kanggas, Fazari Zul Hasmi; Mahmud, Hafini bin
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Sharia Faculty of State Islamic University of Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri, Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v20i1.15954

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Interfaith marriage involving Muslims remains a contentious issue in contemporary Islamic family law, particularly where classical jurisprudence intersects with state authority. This article examines the interpretation, codification, and regulation of classical Islamic doctrines within the legal frameworks of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam. Utilizing a comparative legal approach, the study analyzes statutory regulations, judicial precedents, and administrative policies concerning marriage with Ahl al-Kitāb. The findings reveal that, while all three nations draw on the Shāfiʿī school, their regulatory outcomes diverge due to variations in institutional design and the state's role in mediating Islamic law. Indonesia exhibits a dynamic model of legal pluralism, where administrative and judicial interpretations have historically created limited spaces for interfaith registration despite normative restrictions. Malaysia maintains a structured dual legal system characterized by jurisdictional separation and mandatory conversion requirements. Brunei Darussalam employs a highly centralized model of Islamic legal authority, resulting in an absolute prohibition without alternative recognition mechanisms. Ultimately, this study demonstrates that interfaith marriage regulation is shaped by the institutional transformation of Fiqh into enforceable state law, contributing to broader debates on legal pluralism and the "mujtahid state".