<![CDATA[The status of widows in society is often perceived through various perspectives influenced by culture, social environment, and religious understanding. These perceptions frequently give rise to social stigma that affects widows' social standing within the community. This study aims to analyze community perceptions of widows' status and examine them from the perspective of Islamic Family Law in Tanjungsari District, Sumedang Regency. The study employed a qualitative research method with an empirical juridical approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using descriptive qualitative techniques. The findings reveal that community perceptions of widows remain diverse. While some members of society show respect and provide social support to widows, others continue to hold negative stereotypes shaped by cultural values and social constructions. From the perspective of Islamic Family Law, widowhood is a legally recognized status that does not diminish a woman's dignity. Islam guarantees various rights for widows, including inheritance rights, maintenance, child custody, and the right to remarry. The study concludes that the negative stigma attached to widows is inconsistent with the principles of justice, human dignity, and public welfare (maslahah), which constitute the primary objectives of Islamic Family Law. Therefore, enhancing religious and social education is essential to foster a more equitable, inclusive, and Islamic-based understanding of widows within society.]]>
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