Jurnal El-Thawalib
Vol 7, No 5 (2026)

Reconstructing Polygamy Regulations As A Framework For Family Protection : A Review Of Indonesian Marriage Law No. 1 Of 1974

Rahmat Aripin (Universitas Islam Sumatera Barat)
Rezi Tri Putri (Universitas Islam Sumatera Barat)
Susmita Susmita (Universitas Islam Sumatera Barat)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2026

Abstract

The regulation of polygamy in Islamic law and Indonesian marriage law is not only related to the permissibility and licensing procedures, but also the protection of the rights and interests of all family members. Problems arise when fulfilling formal requirements does not guarantee substantive protection for wives and children. This study aims to reconstruct the regulation of polygamy in Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage through the approach of the maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah system of Jasser Auda to place family protection as the orientation of law implementation. This research is a normative legal research (doctrinal legal research) with a statutory, conceptual, and maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah system approach. Primary legal materials include QS. An-Nisā’ verse 3 and laws and regulations related to marriage, while secondary legal materials include classical fiqh literature, Jasser Auda's thoughts, and scientific journal articles. The results of the study indicate that court permission, wife's consent, economic capacity, and guarantees of justice need to be understood as a unified instrument of family protection, not merely administrative requirements. Through the six characteristics of Jasser Auda's systemic approach, polygamy regulations can be evaluated based on their ability to protect wives' rights, ensure the fulfillment of children's needs and care, and prevent harm. Regulatory reconstruction is directed at strengthening substantive examination and protecting family rights in legal implementation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

thawalib

Publisher

Subject

Religion Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Jurnal El Thawalib Journal focuses its study on issues related to Islamic law and society in Muslim and non-Muslim countries from various perspectives, both theoretically and practically. The primary objective of this journal is to serve as a medium for the communication of original research results ...