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Media Syari'ah: Wahana Kajian Hukum Islam dan Pranata Sosial
ISSN : 14112353     EISSN : 25795090     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.22373/jms
This journal focused on Islamic Law Studies and present developments through the publication of articles, research reports, and book reviews. SCOPE Ahkam specializes on Islamic law, and is intended to communicate original research and current issues on the subject. This journal warmly welcomes contributions from scholars of related disciplines.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Hukum
Articles 275 Documents
Investigating the Construction of Ijma in The Study of Islamic Law through Sociological and Historical Approach Tri Hidayati; Muhammad Syarif Hidayatullah
Media Syari'ah Vol 23, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v23i2.10924

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This paper aims to examine the construction of ijma in the study of Islamic law through sociological and historical approaches. The research looks at qualitative data through literature studies. In legal research methods, this research is categorized as normative legal research with a conceptual approach. The concept of ijma becomes the object of study in this paper. Furthermore, the concept of ijma is examined with socio-historical analysis. The results of the discussion show that the difference in views on the concept of ijma as the basis of Islamic law that must be obeyed, influenced by normative arguments (propositions of the Qur'an and sunnah) which are references and different interpretations of legal propositions held as a basis of opinion. The difference in looking at the concept of ijma that can be used as a Islamic legal argument also begins from the difference in setting the standard of definition and criteria (pillars and conditions) of the ijma itself and considering the capacity of the ijma whether as an opinion of "all" or "majority". In addition, the development of conceptions and laws about ijma is inseparable from the social setting in each period.
A Critical Study of Mukhannath's Law as a Homosexual Argumentation Henri Shalahuddin; Syamsul Badi'; Cep Gilang Fikri Ash-Shufi
Media Syari'ah Vol 23, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v23i2.10340

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The term mukhannath in the study of Islamic law by Muslim feminists is considered to be the basis for the legitimacy of homosexual behavior. Muslim feminists present the meaning of mukhannath as behavior as well as sexual orientation that is permitted in Islam and in accordance with divine nature, so that homosexuality is a natural act in Islam and must be accepted as it is. On that basis, feminists distinguish homosexuality with liwath behavior that can be applied to homosexual, heterosexual and bisexual perpetrators. This is contrary to Islamic teachings/shari'a regarding the heresy of the Prophet Luth a.s who by the muslim scholars are called luthi, namely the perpetrators of liwath. Likewise, in interpreting mukhannath, the feminist framework is built from the concept of gender which is not derived from the treasures of Islamic scholarship or Islamic perspective. For this reason, the author tries to research and analyze the meaning and concept of mukhannath, and straighten it out according to the Islamic worldview. By using the descriptive-analytical method and using the literature as a database, the researchers came to the following conclusions; The meaning of mukhannath is the behavior of men who resemble women in terms of speech, gestures and clothing. This meaning does not recognize the difference between sexual orientation or behavior, but must be returned to the nature of its creation, namely its absolute gender. The muslim scholars have agreed that homosexual translation in Islam is liwath, which in the Qur'an is punished as destroying human nature (fitrah). The nature of creation (fitrah) must be in harmony with divine destiny which is eternal, as well as homosexual law in Islam is qath'i, not mutaghayyirah. For this reason, it is not appropriate if the gender analysis system is built on the basis of relatively social constructs used in the discussion of qath'i Islamic law.
The Legal Reasoning of Judges Behind Determination of Marriage Itsbat Proposal for Siri Marriage Cases (A Study at the Shariyya Court of Banda Aceh) Fadhlia Fadhlia
Media Syari'ah Vol 23, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v23i2.9386

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This study aims to find out what are the judges of the Shariyya (Religious) Court of Banda Aceh rationale when deciding the itsbat (confirmation) of marriage for siri (undocumented) marriage and its legal consequences on this decision. This juridical-empirical research employs two types of data sources: primary and secondary. The information was gathered through the direct interview with the respondent and informants who were selected from purposive sampling. Using qualitative descriptive analysis, it was concluded the judge's determination when dealing with marriage confirmation request were granting, refusing, canceling, revoking or rejecting the proposal. The decision made by the judge has been carefully considered for the sake of common good and also after examined the formal and material requirements. Therefore, a judge has right to grant a proposal of marriages confirmation for an undocumented marriage thus it becomes legal before the law. The applicants can also file a cassation if their proposal were rejected and for the proposal that were declared void/cancelled can make an attempt to reapply. There are some hopes to the government in regard to this matter: first, the government should make strong and firm laws to oblige the citizen to legalize their marriages based on the state law, second, the government needs to take action against illegal practice of Qadhi (Judge) and lastly, it is also urged to disseminate the information about the risk and negative effects of undocumented marriage through a massive campaign to the community.
The Phenomenon of Dynastic Politics Following Constitutional Court Decision Number 33/PUU-XIII/2015 Febriansyah Ramadhan; Muhammad Saleh; Ratu Julhijah; Ilham Dwi Rafiqi
Media Syari'ah Vol 23, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v23i2.10724

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This research aims at breaking down the dynamics of dynastic politics after the 2020 simultaneous general election and the dynamics between the nomination of regional heads and dynastic politics following the issuance of the Constitutional Court decision no. 33/PUU-XIII/2005.  The research found that this local politics phenomenon is triggered by the policy on regional autonomy and decentralization after reformation in bringing about new groups with family ties at local levels who occupy positions in the government.  Going by the excuses of freedom and human rights, the groups in this dynastic politics have seen a gradual increase in quantity overtime.  This increase happened after the Constitutional Court decision no. 33/PUU-XIII/2015 ruled in their favour.  In the ruling, the Court took human rights into their main consideration for reversing the ruling against the ban on the dynastic politics law, which in Article 7 (r) UU 1/2015 may give the impression that the right to political participation is removed.
Synchronization of Disaster Financial Policies in COVID-19 Management Bustami Bustami; Zaky Ulya; Rini Fitriani
Media Syari'ah Vol 23, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v23i2.10059

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The COVID-19 outbreak set as a national disaster is one of the steps taken by the government. The government has also ratified the policy of Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia Number 7 of 2020 concerning the Task Force for the Acceleration of Handling Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), in addition to supporting the handling of COVID-19, Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 54 of 2O2O concerning the Posture Changes and Details of State Revenue and Expenditure Budget for Fiscal Year 2O2O. With these two regulations, the government has ordered each region to allocate its regional funds to handle COVID-19. However, the some concerns emerge regarding the budget misuse, reducing the original amount of budget. The method used in this study is a normative juridical method. In this method, theories, concepts, legal principles, laws and regulations related to this research were examined. The results of the study showed that there are too many financial policies set by ministries/institutions to fight against COVID-19, making the local governments confused about how to implement them. Therefore, proper discretion from the local government to allocate the funds until the reporting stage is necessary, so that their implementation will not contradict the existing laws.
Characteristics of Distinguishing Elements in the Case of Default and Fraud in Contracts Eko Rial Nugroho
Media Syari'ah : Wahana Kajian Hukum Islam dan Pranata Sosial Vol 24, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v24i1.11050

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The concept of agreement is a civil relationship regulated in the Burgerlijk Wetboek (B.W.), or the Civil Code (KUHPerdata). If the person who promises does not fulfill it, based on Article 1365 of the Civil Code, the person is said to have committed a default or breach of the promise. People who do not meet the agreed agreements are reported to the police because the reporting party feels the action is fraudulent. The reporter has handed over the goods and/or money to the person reported. This condition identifies a legal issue when someone breaches an agreement and is deemed to have committed a default, which requires a civil settlement, or when someone is deemed to have committed fraud, which requires a criminal settlement. This article discusses the characteristics of the distinguishing element in cases of default and fraud in positive law and Islamic law in Indonesia. The qualitative approach chosen in this study aims to make the processing and analysis of data deeply understandable for the problems studied. The results showed that the characteristics of the distinguishing element in the case of default and fraud on a contract were in the existence of good faith or not in the agreement/contract. The distinguishing character of default in civil law and Islamic law is related to the element of subpoena statement (reprimand), while the distinguishing character of fraud in criminal law and Islamic law is in the matter of the purpose of sanctions, namely the benefit of the people.Konsep perjanjian merupakan hubungan keperdataan yang diatur dalam Burgerlijk Wetboek (B.W.), atau Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Perdata (KUHPerdata). Apabila orang yang berjanji tidak memenuhi janji yang telah ditentukan dalam kontrak/perjanjian, maka berdasarkan Pasal 1365 KUHPerdata, orang tersebut dapat disebut telah melakukan wanprestasi atau cidera janji. Namun, di dalam praktek sehari hari di kehidupan masyarakat, ada orang-orang yang dilaporkan ke Polisi karena tidak memenuhi janji yang telah yang telah disepakati di dalam perjanjian tersebut. Secara umumnya, pihak pelapor merasa bahwa orang yang tidak memenuhi janji yang sudah disepakati tersebut telah melakukan tindakan penipuan terhadap pelapor karena janji yang sudah disepakati dan harus dilaksanakan ternyata tidak dipenuhi, padahal pelapor telah menyerahkan barang dan/atau uang kepada orang tersebut. Kondisi ini menimbulkan permasalahan hukum kapan seseorang yang tidak memenuhi suatu perjanjian dapat dikatakan telah melakukan wanprestasi, sehingga penyelesaian perkaranya harus dilakukan secara perdata, dan kapan orang tersebut dapat dikatakan telah melakukan penipuan yang penyelesaian perkaranya dilakukan secara pidana. Permasalahan yang akan dibahas dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah karakteristik unsur pembeda perkara wanprestasi dengan penipuan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yaitu pendekatan yang dalam pengolahan dan analisa data dengan pemahaman mendalam dengan mengkaji masalah yang diteliti. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan yuridis normatif yaitu pendekatan dengan menggunakan ketentuan perundang-undangan yang berlaku atau metode pendekatan hukum doktrinal yaitu teori-teori hukum dan pendapat para ahli khususnya yang berkaitan dengan permasalahan yang dibahas. Hasil Penelitian bahwa Penilaian suatu wanprestasi termasuk sebagai penipuan atau masalah keperdetaan harus dilihat apakah perjanjian tersebut didasari atas itikad buruk/tidak baik atau tidak.
Distribution of Zakat fi Sabilillah for the Tahfiz Program at the Baitul Mal Board in Aceh in the Perception of Ulama Dayah Burhanuddin Abd. Gani; Zaiyad Zubaidi
Media Syari'ah : Wahana Kajian Hukum Islam dan Pranata Sosial Vol 24, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v24i1.10500

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Fi sabilillah in the Fiqh conception, its meaning is interpreted as people fighting in defense of religion. For this meaning, Ulama (Islamic scholars) clung to distributing zakat fi sabilillah to the mustahiq as guided by the meaning of the text contained in the fiqh books. But in practice, Baitul Mal in Aceh distributes zakat fi sabilillah for the tahfiz Qur'an program. Therefore, based on the issue’s description, it is necessary to conduct a more comprehensive study to determine the legal basis of Baitul Mal in Aceh for channeling zakat fi sabilillah for the Tahfiz Qur'an Program, how the program is realized, and how Ulama Dayah perceive the practice. This research employed qualitative methods in the form of field studies using a conceptual approach. Based on the results of the study, it was found that Baitul Mal in Aceh in giving zakat fi sabilillah for the Tahfiz Qur'an Program already refers to the provisions in the Qur'an and also other rules stipulated in the provisions of the Qanun Baitul Mal, which was then the program realized through the distribution of scholarships to students in the form of a tahfiz program. In addressing this issue, Ulama Dayah do not deny the distribution of zakat fi sabilillah for the tahfiz Qur’an program, although conceptually the interpretation of the meaning of zakat fi sabilillah can only be given to those who fight in defense of religion. Their view is based on the existence of the values of benefit contained in Baitul Mal’s practice.Fi sabilillah dalam konsepsi fikih, ditafsirkan maknanya dengan orang berperang membela agama. Atas makna inilah kemudian para ulama berpegang dalam menyalurkan zakat fi sabilillah kepada para mustahiq sebagaimana petunjuk dari makna teks yang tertera dalam kitab-kitab fikih. Namun praktiknya, Baitul Mal di Aceh menyalurkan zakat fi sabilillah untuk program tahfiz al-Qur`an. Maka atas dasar deskripsi permasalah tersebut perlu adanya kajian lebih komprehensif sehingga diketahui apa dasar hukum Baitul Mal di Aceh menyalurkan zakat fi sabilillah untuk Program Tahfiz al-Qur`an, bagaimana realisasi programnya dan bagaimana persepsi ulama dayah terhadap praktik tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dalam bentuk kajian lapangan dengan menggunakan pendekatan konseptual. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa Baitul Mal di Aceh dalammenyalurkan zakat fi sabilillah untuk Program Tahfiz al-Qur`an sudah mengacu pada ketentuan yang ada baik dalam al-Qur`an dan juga aturan lain yang diatur dalam ketentuan Qanun Baitul Mal yang kemudian programnya direalisasikan melalui penyaluran beasiswa kepada santri dalam bentuk program tahfiz. Para ulama dayah, dalam menyikapi persoalan ini tidak menolak penyaluran zakat fi sabilillah untuk program tahfiz al-Qur`an, meskipun secara konsep penafsiran makna fi sabilillah hanya dapat diberikan kepada orang yang berperang membela agama. Pandangan mereka ini didasarkan pada adanya nilai-nilai kemaslahatan yang terkandung dalam praktek Baitul Mal tersebut.
Rokat Tase’ in Review of Maqashid Syariah Perspective of Muhammad Thahir Ibnu Asyur: Case Study of Madura Island Moh. Hamzah
Media Syari'ah : Wahana Kajian Hukum Islam dan Pranata Sosial Vol 24, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v24i1.12729

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Local wisdom embedded in a community group, of course, will become an inseparable part of life, one of which is the rokat tase’ tradition which is routinely carried out by several coastal communities. Therefore, this article will examine and analyze in depth the rokat tase' tradition with maqashid sharia from Imam Muhammad Thahir Ibn Ashur. This article, which is essentially an empirical legal research, will comprehensively use the maqashid sharia approach and qualitative descriptive methods. The result of this research is that in the first concept in his thought, Ibn Ashur distinguishes maqāṣid ash-syarīʻah into maqāṣid ash-syarah al-ʻāmah and maqāṣid ash-syarīʻah al-khāṣṣah bianwāʻ al-muʻāmalāt. Furthermore, he describes the rationale in determining maqasid, namely with fitrah, maslahah, and ta'lil. Finally, he explains the operationalization of maqasid theory in three ways, namely through al Maqam, Istiqra' and distinguishing between wasail and maqasid. In addition, after being studied in depth and competently through maqashid sharia with Ibn Asyur's thoughts on the implementation of the rokat tase' tradition in Madura in particular, presumably in this tradition it contains values that are quite large. Among other things are the achievement of the problems of the people through the establishment of Islam in the tradition, the realization of good social benefits among others, the maintenance of the welfare of the community in avoiding future dangers and the realization of the economic development of the people through the implementation of the existing rokat tase' tradition. Thus, for the considerable benefit in it, this tradition deserves to be maintained and preserved properly and correctly. Kearifan lokal yang tertanam di dalam suatu kelompok masyarakat, tentunya akan menjadi bagian hidup yang tidak dapat terpisahkan. Salah satunya seperti tradisi rokat tase’ yang rutin dilaksanakan oleh beberapa masyarakat di pesisir pantai. Oleh karena itu, artikel ini akan mengkaji dan menganalisis secara mendalam tradisi rokat tase’ dengan maqashid syariah dari Imam Muhammad Thahir Ibnu Ashur. Artikel yang pada esensinya merupakan penelitian hukum empiris ini, secara komprehensif akan menggunakan pendekatan maqashid syariah dan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pada konsep pertama dalam pemikirannya, Ibnu Ashur membedakan maqāṣid asy-syarīʻah menjadi maqāṣid asysyarīʻah al-ʻāmah dan maqāṣid asy-syarīʻah al-khāṣṣah bianwāʻ al-muʻāmalāt. Selanjutnya ia menguraikan dasar pemikiran dalam menetapkan maqasid yaitu dengan fitrah, maslahah, dan ta’lil. Terakhir ia menjelaskan operasionalisasi teori maqasid dengan tiga cara yaitu melalui al Maqam, Istiqra’ serta membedakan antara wasail dan maqasid. Selain itu, setelah dikaji secara mendalam dan kompeten melaui maqashid syariah dengan pemikirannya Ibnu Asyur terhadap pelaksanaan tradisi rokat tase’ di Madura khususnya, kiranya dalam tradisi tersebut mengandung nilai-nilai kemaslahatan yang cukup besar. Antara lain adalah tercapainya kemaslahatan umat melalui tegaknya agama Islam dalam tradisi tersebut, terwujudnya kemaslahatan sosial yang baik antar sesama, terjaganya kesejahteraan masyarakat dalam menghindari bahaya yang akan datang dan terealisasikannya pembangunan ekonomi umat melalui pelaksanaan tradisi rokat tase’ yang ada. Dengan demikian, atas kemaslahatan yang cukup besar di dalamnya, tradisi ini patut untuk dipertahankan dan dilestarikan dengan baik dan benar.
Limitation of the Punishment of Caning in Open Places in Aceh Muhammad Syarif
Media Syari'ah : Wahana Kajian Hukum Islam dan Pranata Sosial Vol 24, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v24i1.10505

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The provisions for the implementation of caning in an open place that can be witnessed by many people are contained in the Qur'an letter an – Nur verse 2. In practice in Aceh, the application of the punishment of caning is still getting serious focus on the interpretation of the open place and the number of people who witness. In the Governor's regulation Number 5 of 2018 it is stated that what is meant by open spaces in Correctional Institutions. This study will review the reasons for changing the caning sentence to prisons, the provisions of Islamic law related to the location of the caning, and the relevance of the implementation of the caning punishment to the legal awareness of the community. This research is a normative legal research with primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials with descriptive data analysis. The data collection technique uses the study of normative documents of Islamic law and is associated with regulations. The results showed that changes in the implementation of the caning sentence to prisons were made to be more orderly, not watched by minors, did not record the execution process, let alone send it to social media. In addition, to protect the human rights of the convict. The execution of the caning according to the provisions of Islamic law must be witnessed by a group or at least several believers and must be in an open place. The implementation of caning in Aceh certainly reaps many pros and cons both academically, practical and ordinary people, both at the local, national and even international levels. On the other hand, the implementation of caning is still considered not optimal and not effective. The issue of politicization, lack of legal awareness, imbalance in the application of punishment. Especially in a closed place Correctional Institutions, of course there is another purpose of witnessing the caning, both psychological punishment for the convict and educational value for those who witness it.Ketentuan pelaksanaan hukuman cambuk di tempat terbuka yang dapat disaksikan oleh banyak orang terdapat dalam al-Qur’an surat an-Nur ayat 2. Dalam praktekknya di Aceh, pelaksanaan hukuman cambuk masih mendapatkan perdebatan serius mengenai tafsiran tempat terbuka dan jumlah orang yang menyaksikan. Dalam peraturan Gubernur Nomor 5 Tahun 2018 meyebutkan bahwa yang dimaksud dengan tempat terbuka di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan. Kajian ini akan mengulas terkait alasan perubahan pelaksanaan hukuman cambuk ke Lapas, ketentuan hukum Islam terkait lokasi pelaksanaan hukuman cambuk, dan relevansi pelaksanaan hukuman cambuk dengan kesadaran hukum masyarakat. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum normatif dengan bahan hukum primer, sekunder, dan tersier dengan analisis data deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan studi dokumen normatif hukum Islam dan mengaitkan dengan regulasi aturan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perubahan pelaksanaan hukuman cambuk ke Lapas agar lebih tertib, tidak ditonton oleh anak di bawah umur, tidak merekam proses eksekusi, apalagi sampai membagikan ke media sosial. Selain itu, untuk melindungi HAM terpidana. Pelaksanaan eksekusi cambuk menurut ketentuan hukum Islam wajib disaksikan oleh sekelompok atau minimal beberapa orang beriman dan harus tempat terbuka. Pelaksanaan hukuman cambuk di Aceh tentunya banyak menuai pro dan kontra baik akademisi, praktisi maupun masyarakat biasa, baik tingkat lokal, nasional bahkan internasional. Disisi yang lain, pelaksanaan hukuman cambuk masih dinilai belum optimal dan belum efektif. Isu politisasi, kurang kesadaran hukum, ketidakseimbangan penerapan hukuman menjadi alasan yang dapat dijelaskan. Apalagi di tempat tertutup (Lembaga Pemasyarakatan), tentu tidak ada lagi tujuan dari mempersaksikan hukuman cambuk, baik hukuman psikologis bagi terhukum maupun nilai edukasi bagi yang menyaksikannya.
Challenging The Principle of Equality Before the Law in Qanun Jinayat Aceh Khairil Akbar; Nyak Fadhlullah; Zahlul Pasha Karim
Media Syari'ah : Wahana Kajian Hukum Islam dan Pranata Sosial Vol 24, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/jms.v24i1.9236

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This article aims to explain how the principle of equality before the law in Aceh Qanun Number 6 of 2014 concerning the Jinayat Law is applied. As part of the Indonesian state, the application of Islamic law (especially in the jinayat) in Aceh should be in line with the characteristics of the rule of law, among which is the principle of equality before the law. Through the statute approach, it turns out that there is a disparity between the Qanun Jinayat Aceh and the regulations above, including the principle of equality before the law. Even though they have equaled men and women, the Qanun Jinayat Aceh clearly distinguishes people based on their religion. A person who is Muslim is obliged to submit to Qanun a quo while those who are not Muslim are in two choices: first, subject to Qanun because of the vacuum of national law; or second, choosing to submit to the Qanun because it is considered lighter than national law. This situation is discriminatory for Muslims on one hand, and unfair to non-Muslims on the other.Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana prinsip equality before the law dalam Qanun Aceh Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 tentang Hukum Jinayat diterapkan. Sebagai bagian dari negara Indonesia, penerapan syariat Islam (khususnya di bidang jinayat) di Aceh sudah seharusnya tetap sejalan dengan ciri negara hukum yang di antaranya adalah adanya prinsip equality before the law. Melalui pendekatan perundang-undangan (statute approaceh), ternyata didapati adanya disparitas antara Qanun Jinayat Aceh dengan peraturan di atasnya, termasuk terhadap prinsip equality before the law. Meski telah menyejajarkan laki-laki dan perempuan, namun Qanun Jinayat Aceh ini secara tegas membedakan seseorang berdasarkan agama yang dianutnya. Seorang yang beragama Islam wajib tunduk pada Qanun a quo sedangkan mereka yang beragama bukan Islam berada pada dua pilihan: pertama, tunduk terhadap Qanun karena kekosongan hukum nasional; atau kedua, memilih tunduk terhadap Qanun karena dirasa lebih ringan dibanding hukum nasional. Keadaan ini diskriminatif bagi orang Islam di satu pihak, dan tidak adil bagi nonmuslim di pihak lain.