Indonesian Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): November

Family Planning from the Perspective of Official State Interpretation

Mubarok, Muhammad Luthfi (Unknown)
Baehaki, Ahmad (Unknown)
Sadali, Achmad Dafid Imron (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2025

Abstract

General Background: Family planning remains a debated topic in Muslim societies, balancing between the Islamic emphasis on procreation and the obligation to preserve maternal health and family welfare. Specific Background: In Indonesia, the government promotes family planning through the National Population and Family Planning Agency, yet religious interpretations continue to shape societal acceptance. The Tafsir Ilmi Seksualitas dalam Perspektif Al-Qur’an dan Sains, an official state exegesis, offers a unique integration of Qur’anic principles and scientific reasoning. Knowledge Gap: Despite extensive discourse on family planning in Islamic law, few studies analyze its interpretation within Indonesia’s official government exegesis. Aims: This study investigates the concept of family planning in the state-sanctioned Scientific Exegesis of Sexuality in the Perspective of the Qur’an and Science to understand how it reconciles religious doctrine and modern scientific insights. Results: Findings reveal that the exegesis permits family planning as long as it prevents harm, drawing on verses such as Al-Baqarah (2:233) and An-Nisa (4:9) and acknowledging methods like ‘azl, condoms, IUDs, and hormonal contraceptives. Novelty: This study offers the first systematic analysis of family planning through Indonesia’s official Qur’anic interpretation. Implications: The results affirm that family planning aligns with Islamic principles of welfare (maslahah), providing theological legitimacy for national health policies. Highlights: Integrates Qur’anic teachings with modern science in state-sanctioned interpretation. Affirms permissibility of family planning for maternal and family welfare. Provides theological support for Indonesia’s national health policy. Keywords: Family Planning, Islamic Exegesis, Qur’anic Interpretation, Reproductive Health

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijis

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities

Description

IJIS publishes research articles in the field of “Islamic Studies” with the following scope : Islamic Studies Methods. Teaching Material ...