Divorce increases every year, and hadhanah is essential to maintain balanced child custody in accordance with Islamic law and the principle of prioritizing benefit (maslahah). The purpose of this study is to explain and describe hadhanah in depth. The research method is qualitative with a literature study approach. Data collection techniques involve documentation studies. Data processing techniques include data reduction and presentation. Data validity is ensured through source triangulation. The research findings show that: (1) Hadhanah refers to child custody that occurs after divorce, where custody is determined through court proceedings for children who are not yet able to care for themselves. (2) Hadhanah after divorce is a parenting pattern carried out by the parent who has been granted custody through the divorce process. Parenting is conducted in accordance with religious rules and the outcomes of divorce court agreements. Conclusion: This study provides positive insight for parents in educating their children after divorce.
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