El-Mashlahah
Vol 16 No 1 (2026)

The Hindrance of Divorce due to Singer Avoidance in Dayak Muslim Society

Abdul Khair (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)
Muhammad Norhadi (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)
Rabiatul Adawiyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)
Zainatul Fatmah (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2026

Abstract

For the Dayak Muslim community, marriage agreements attempt to minimize divorce by imposing singers. However, for those experiencing marital problems but unable to pay singers, they might not divorce even after long periods of separation. This condition creates legal uncertainty. The study aimed to analyze the hindrances of divorce due to the singer's avoidance in the Dayak Muslim community. The research was empirical legal research in Gunung Mas Regency. Moreover, it used a juridical-sociological and socio-legal approach. Primary data were validated using triangulation techniques and analyzed in the context of relevant theory. The findings indicated that the application of singers in Dayak customary marriage agreements is formalistic, imposing sanctions for those who file for divorce without considering the fault of either party. This condition creates legal uncertainty because couples tend to live apart without a formal divorce due to the economic burden of customary sanctions. Therefore, rechtsvinding by customary authorities is needed through a more substantive approach to determining responsibility based on fault.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

maslahah

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Jurnal eL-Maslahah adalah Jurnal yang dikelola oleh Fakultas Syariah IAIN Palangka Raya, terbit dua kali dalam setahun (Juli dan Desember) sebagai wahana transfer dan komunikasi ilmu dalam aspek Syariah, Hukum Islam, Hukum Positif, Hukum Ekonomi Syariah, dan kajian-kajian Keislaman ...