Millah: Journal of Religious Studies
Vol. 23, No. 2, August 2024

Relocating the Capital City of Indonesia: A Maqāṣid-Based Critical Evaluation

Asmuni, Asmuni (Unknown)
Farida, Ulfa Jamilatul (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2024

Abstract

This article aims to critically evaluate the relocation of the capital city of Indonesia based on the principles of al-maqāṣid (the objectives of Islamic law), as outlined in the existing legislation. The relocation of a capital city has historical precedence in Islamic tradition, with its primary justification being the fulfillment of the public good (maslahah). Through a normative legal study, this research reveals that the objective of relocating national capital is fundamentally a secondary need (ḥājiyyāt) rather than a primary necessity (ḍarūriyyāt) for the Indonesian populace. This classification indicates that the process of developing new national capital may face significant challenges in the future, as it does not address an essential or urgent need, but rather a secondary one. Consequently, the potential for encountering serious issues during the development and implementation phases of new capital is high, warranting a careful and well-considered approach to avoid future complications.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Millah

Publisher

Subject

Religion

Description

Millah: Journal of Religious Studies (E-ISSN: 2527-922X) is an international double-blind peer-review journal focusing on original research articles related to religious studies. The journal welcomes contributions on the following topics: Religious studies Islamic studies Christian studies Hindu ...