<![CDATA[This study examines the position of wives in the responsibility of household debts through a comparison of the perspective of fiqh and the Civil Code. The research problem arises from differences between the two legal frameworks in determining responsibility for debts incurred to meet household needs. Previous research has examined the management of household debt, premarital debt, marital property, and financial responsibilities in marriage. Still, it has not specifically compared the position of wives in household debt responsibilities between fiqh and the Civil Code. This study employs normative legal methods, including legislative, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Primary legal materials include fiqh sources on debts (dayn), alimony (nafaqah), and the financial obligations of the husband and wife, as well as the Civil Code and relevant provisions of marriage law. The analysis was carried out qualitatively by comparing the legal basis and the imposition of debt liability in both frameworks. The results of the study show that fiqh recognizes the wife's personal responsibility for the debts she incurs. Still, under certain conditions, the context of household needs and the husband's maintenance obligations can affect the imposition of responsibility. In contrast, the Civil Code primarily determines responsibilities based on contractual relationships and on the parties who bind themselves to the agreement. These differences have implications for the wife's legal position and, under certain conditions, can cause a distributive imbalance. This research contributes to a more focused understanding of the construction of household debt responsibilities and the position of wives in fiqh and the Civil Code.]]>
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