Asia Pacific Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Asia Pacific Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

Criminal Liability of Child Abuse Perpetrators in Daycare: An Islamic Criminal Law Perspective

Ani Ridho Sari Nastania (Fakultas Syariah dan Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Aldi (Fakultas Syariah dan Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Hafiz Riduan (Unknown)
Apriansya Maulana (Fakultas Syariah dan Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Melvi Novita (Fakultas Syariah dan Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Andika Saputra (Fakultas Syariah dan Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jun 2026

Abstract

Child abuse in daycare centers constitutes a violation of children's rights to protection and proper care. This study aims to analyze the criminal liability of perpetrators of child abuse in daycare centers from the perspective of Islamic criminal law. The research employs a normative legal method with a library research approach. Data were collected through documentation and literature review of relevant primary and secondary legal sources and were analyzed using a descriptive qualitative method. The findings indicate that violence against children, whether committed intentionally or through negligence, constitutes a jarimah (criminal act) that is contrary to the objectives of Islamic law (maqashid al-shari'ah), particularly the protection of life (hifz al-nafs) and lineage (hifz al-nasl). Perpetrators may be held criminally liable through the application of qisas, diyat, or ta'zir sanctions according to the degree of fault and the consequences of their actions. Therefore, criminal liability in Islamic law serves not only as a means of punishment but also as an effort to protect children's rights and prevent violence in daycare environments.

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apjis

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Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Health Professions Social Sciences

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Asia Pacific Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (APJIS) is a scholarly and peer-reviewed academic publication dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary research and collaboration within the diverse and dynamic region of Asia Pacific. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, researchers, and ...