Pena Justisia: Media Komunikasi dan Kajian Hukum
Vol. 24 No. 1 (2025): Pena Justisia

The Principle of Justice in Sharia: A Study of The Meaning of Kufu'/Kafa'ah (Compatibility) of Bride and Groom in Marriage

abdul wahab (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study examines the application of the kufu' (compatibility) principle in Islamic marriage law and its contribution to promoting social justice. The research aims to analyse how kufu', traditionally employed to ensure marital harmony by assessing equality in terms of religion, social status, and economics, is implemented in contemporary Muslim societies. The study uses a qualitative approach, gathering data through interviews with Islamic scholars, marriage counsellors, and couples, complemented by an extensive literature review. The findings indicate that while kufu' can enhance marital stability, its rigid interpretation in certain contexts has led to gender and class discrimination. As societies evolve, there is an increasing need to reinterpret this principle to include compatibility with emotional, psychological, and personal values beyond mere social or economic equality. The study concludes that kufu' remains relevant but requires adaptation to modern values of justice and equality to ensure fair and stable marriages, contributing to broader discussions on justice within Islamic family law.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

hk

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Pena Justisia aims to provide a forum for lecturers and researchers to publish the original articles about Law Science. Focus of Pena Justisia is publishing the manuscript of outcome study, and conceptual ideas which specific in the sector of Law science. We are interested in topics which relate ...