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Ma'mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum
ISSN : 27751333     EISSN : 27746127     DOI : 10.15642/mal
Core Subject : Social,
Mamal Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum covers various issues on interdisciplinary Syariah and Law from Islamic history, thought, law, politics, economics, education, to social and cultural practices.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Hukum
Articles 172 Documents
Tanggung Jawab Hukum Internasional atas Kejahatan Kemanusiaan di Gaza Nada, Nihalun; el-Afaf, Ishmah
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 5 No. 5 (2024): Oktober
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v5i5.406

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Abstract: Law enforcement against the crime of genocide and crimes against humanity in Gaza is a major concern in international law. This article analyzes international legal responsibility for crimes committed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the role of international organizations in holding perpetrators accountable. This research uses a normative juridical method with a literature research approach, examining various international legal instruments such as the Rome Statute, the Geneva Convention, and United Nations (UN) resolutions. The results show that although Palestine has been a member of the ICC since 2015 and has the right to file demands, law enforcement against Israel faces jurisdictional constraints, the principle of state sovereignty, as well as international geopolitical dynamics. In addition, there are obstacles in the implementation of international humanitarian law due to the lack of cooperation between Israel and international judicial bodies. This article emphasizes the importance of global commitment to upholding justice for victims, as well as the need to reform international law enforcement mechanisms to be more effective in dealing with cases of genocide and crimes against humanity.Keywords: International Law, Genicide, Crimes Against Humanity, Gaza, ICC. Abstrak: Penegakan hukum terhadap kejahatan genosida dan kejahatan terhadap kemanusiaan di Gaza menjadi perhatian utama dalam hukum internasional. Artikel ini menganalisis tanggung jawab hukum internasional atas kejahatan yang terjadi dalam konflik Israel-Palestina, dengan fokus pada yurisdiksi Mahkamah Pidana Internasional (International Criminal Court/ICC) dan peran organisasi internasional dalam menuntut akuntabilitas pelaku. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis normatif dengan pendekatan penelitian kepustakaan, mengkaji berbagai instrumen hukum internasional seperti Statuta Roma, Konvensi Jenewa, serta resolusi Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun Palestina telah menjadi anggota ICC sejak 2015 dan memiliki hak untuk mengajukan tuntutan, penegakan hukum terhadap Israel menghadapi kendala yurisdiksi, prinsip kedaulatan negara, serta dinamika geopolitik internasional. Selain itu, terdapat hambatan dalam implementasi hukum humaniter internasional akibat minimnya kerja sama Israel dengan badan peradilan internasional. Artikel ini menegaskan pentingnya komitmen global dalam menegakkan keadilan bagi korban, serta perlunya reformasi mekanisme penegakan hukum internasional agar lebih efektif dalam menangani kasus kejahatan genosida dan kejahatan terhadap kemanusiaan.Kata Kunci: Hukum Internasional, Genosida, Kejahatan Kemanusiaan, Gaza, ICC.  
Reformasi Sistem Rekrutmen Hakim Konstitusi Indonesia yang Sejalan dengan Nilai Kerakyatan Pancasila Hamadi, Ibrahim Ghifar; Angelina, Feymi
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 5 No. 5 (2024): Oktober
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v5i5.417

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Abstract: As a constitutional state grounded in Pancasila, Indonesia requires a transparent, objective, and accountable system for recruiting constitutional judges to safeguard judicial independence. Unfortunately, the current mechanism is fraught with conflicts of interest and lacks meaningful public participation. There are discrepancies in recruitment standards among the proposing institutions, resulting in inconsistencies in the quality of constitutional judges. Non-transparent and unaccountable mechanisms hinder the attainment of judicial integrity and professionalism. This research aims to analyze and formulate an ideal reform for the recruitment system of constitutional judges based on Pancasila values and meaningful public involvement. This study employs a doctrinal legal research method. Data collection was conducted through library research, consisting of primary and secondary legal materials. The findings reveal that the weaknesses in the current mechanism can be addressed through two main innovations: the establishment of an independent selection panel and the SHAKTI platform (Transparent and Informative Selection of Constitutional Judges). These mechanisms ensure not only transparency and public participation but also promote the independence and integrity of constitutional judges.Keywords: Constitutional Judges, Recruitment, Pancasila. Abstrak: Sebagai negara hukum yang berlandaskan Pancasila, Indonesia memerlukan sistem rekrutmen hakim konstitusi yang transparan, objektif, dan akuntabel untuk menjaga kemerdekaan kekuasaan kehakiman. Sayangnya, mekanisme yang ada saat ini masih dipenuhi konflik kepentingan dan kurang melibatkan partisipasi publik yang bermakna. Terdapat perbedaan standar rekrutmen antar lembaga pengusul yang menyebabkan ketidakseragaman kualitas hakim konstitusi. Mekanisme yang tidak transparan dan akuntabel menjadi penghalang tercapainya integritas dan profesionalisme hakim. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji dan merumuskan reformasi sistem rekrutmen hakim konstitusi yang ideal, berbasis nilai-nilai Pancasila, serta melibatkan publik secara bermakna. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum doktrinal Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui studi kepustakaan berupa bahan hukum primer dan bahan hukum sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelemahan mekanisme saat ini dapat diatasi dengan dua inovasi utama, yaitu pembentukan lembaga panel seleksi yang independen dan situs SHAKTI (Seleksi Hakim Konstitusi Transparan dan Informatif). Mekanisme ini tidak hanya menjamin transparansi dan partisipasi publik tetapi juga mendorong independensi serta integritas hakim konstitusi.Kata kunci: Hakim Konstitusi, Rekrutmen, Pancasila.
Impact of Online Gambling on Domestic Violence from the Perspective of Islamic Criminal Law Nadha, Amina Qotrotun; Syafaq, Hammis
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v7i1.426

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The phenomenon of online gambling is increasing in Indonesia and has a serious impact on household stability, one of which is domestic violence (KDRT). This study aims to analyze the criminal acts of online gambling that cause domestic violence from the perspective of Islamic criminal law. This research employs a normative conceptual approach. Data is collected through literary studies, specifically by gathering information from laws and regulations, books, and journal articles. The results of the survey show that online gambling can cause economic dysfunction and emotional stress in the family, which has a direct impact on increasing domestic conflicts, even physical and psychological violence. From the perspective of Islamic criminal law, the practice of gambling is jarīmah māliyah that damages the family maintenance structure, while domestic violence is classified as jarīmah nafsiyyah. The treatment of the perpetrator can be through the sanction of ta‘zīr, and in the case of physical injury, diyah can be used as a form of compensation and recovery of the victim. This research offers an integrative approach between sharia norms and social policies in responding to domestic violence due to online gambling, as well as encouraging synergy between the state, society, and religious institutions in family protection.
HAM dan Tindak Pidana Kemanusiaan di Indonesia: Menakar Efektivitas Instrumen Hukum Nasional Yuwanto, Frisha; Harefa, Safaruddin
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 5 No. 6 (2024): Desember
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v5i6.428

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Abstract: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Law No. 39 of 1999 on Human Rights and Law No. 26 of 2000 on Human Rights Courts in addressing crimes against humanity in Indonesia. The main problem highlighted is the weak law enforcement in resolving serious human rights violations, such as the Trisakti Tragedy, the Munir case, and the Marsinah case. This research uses a normative juridical method with a statutory and case study approach, analyzed qualitatively and descriptively. The findings indicate that both laws provide a fairly comprehensive legal framework for the protection and enforcement of human rights. However, their implementation remains suboptimal due to weak political will, overlapping institutional authorities, and ineffective legal mechanisms. This study also emphasizes the gap between national and international legal approaches, especially regarding jurisdiction over genocide crimes. The novelty of this research lies in its integration of legal-political developments in the post-reform era with institutional evaluation and the influence of international human rights principles, such as the Rome Statute. Therefore, this study recommends regulatory reform, institutional strengthening, and increased public participation to ensure accountability in law enforcement. The research is expected to contribute to the development of a more just, responsive, and internationally aligned human rights legal system in Indonesia. Keywords: human rights, crimes against humanity, law enforcement, legal reform. Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji efektivitas Undang-Undang No. 39 Tahun 1999 tentang Hak Asasi Manusia dan Undang-Undang No. 26 Tahun 2000 tentang Pengadilan HAM dalam menangani tindak pidana kemanusiaan di Indonesia. Permasalahan utama yang diangkat adalah lemahnya penegakan hukum dalam menyelesaikan kasus pelanggaran HAM berat, seperti Tragedi Trisakti, kasus Munir, dan pembunuhan Marsinah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan studi kasus, yang dianalisis secara deskriptif-kualitatif. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa kedua undang-undang tersebut telah menyediakan kerangka hukum yang cukup komprehensif untuk melindungi dan menegakkan HAM. Namun, implementasinya masih belum optimal akibat lemahnya komitmen politik, tumpang tindih kewenangan lembaga, serta belum efektifnya mekanisme hukum yang tersedia. Kajian ini juga menyoroti perbedaan pendekatan antara hukum nasional dan hukum internasional, khususnya terkait yurisdiksi terhadap kejahatan genosida. Kebaruan dalam penelitian ini terletak pada integrasi analisis terhadap perkembangan politik hukum pasca-reformasi dengan evaluasi kelembagaan serta pengaruh prinsip-prinsip internasional, seperti Statuta Roma. Dengan demikian, kajian ini merekomendasikan adanya pembaruan regulasi, penguatan kelembagaan HAM, serta peningkatan partisipasi masyarakat dalam mendorong akuntabilitas penegakan hukum. Kajian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam pengembangan hukum HAM di Indonesia yang lebih adil, responsif, dan sesuai dengan standar internasional.Kata Kunci: Hak asasi manusia, kejahatan terhadap kemanusiaan, Penegakan hukum, reformasi hukum
Utilizing Blockchain Technology to Prevent Corruption in Indonesia: Between Opportunities and Challenges Jadida, Hayyina; Shavia, Andina Najma; Izza, Shofi Robiatul
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v7i1.429

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Abstract: Corruption is a criminal act that hurts economic, political, and public service development. Corruption remains a challenging issue to eradicate, despite various efforts, due to its complex and systemic nature. Blockchain technology is an innovation that offers transparency, decentralization, and resistance to manipulation, with the potential to serve as a solution in preventing corruption. This research investigates the application of blockchain technology in combating corruption in Indonesia. The research is juridical-normative research with a legislative approach. The collected data was analyzed descriptively. The study results indicate that blockchain technology can enhance accountability and mitigate loopholes for corrupt practices by providing a transparent and decentralized system for recording transactions. However, blockchain implementation still faces challenges, such as limited infrastructure, immature regulations, and a lack of understanding of this technology. Therefore, supportive policies, investment in digital infrastructure, and increased technological literacy are needed to ensure optimal use of blockchain in preventing corruption crimes.
Handling Narcotics and Drug Abuse in Indonesia from the Perspective of Maqāṣid al-Sharī'ah Sechan, Deswinta Elsa Luxiana; Al Maliki, Muhammad Alwi; Kurniawan, Cecep Soleh
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v7i2.430

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Narcotics and drug abuse is a serious problem that has a wide impact on health, social, and legal stability in Indonesia. For this reason, the government is trying to deal with drug abuse in Indonesia, but it is still not optimal due to various factors. In Maqasid al-syari'ah, the handling must be in accordance with the establishment of Islamic law. This article aims to analyze the handling of drug abuse in Indonesia from the perspective of Maqasid al-Syari'ah. This study employs a juridical normative method, combining a legislative approach and a conceptual approach. Data is collected through legislation, research, books, and journals. The collected data is analyzed deductively. The results of the study show that drug handling policies in Indonesia have accommodated repressive and rehabilitative approaches. However, the implementation of rehabilitation still needs to be strengthened to align more closely with the goals of Maqāṣid al-Sharī’ah, which emphasizes human recovery and protection. Religious, social, and psychological drug handling strategies are also considered effective in preventing early drug abuse and supporting social reintegration for abusers. Thus, drug handling in Indonesia not only emphasizes the law enforcement aspect, but must also be oriented towards the benefit and welfare of the community
Konsepsi Kebijakan Hukum Terhadap Tindak Pidana Pencucian Uang untuk Menjaga Stabilitas Ekonomi Nasional Arsali, Imroatin; Musyafaah, Nur Lailatul
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 5 No. 6 (2024): Desember
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v5i6.431

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Abstract: The crime of money laundering is a form of economic crime that can disrupt national economic stability. The circulation of money from crime can disrupt the country's economic policies and weaken public confidence in the financial system. This research aims to analyze the concept of legal policy in tackling money laundering crimes as an effort to maintain national economic stability. This research is a normative study with a regulatory approach, utilizing data collection through literature studies. The data was analyzed descriptively. The results of the study are that legal policies in Indonesia have effectively regulated the crime of money laundering to maintain national financial stability, as outlined in Law Number 8 of 2010 concerning the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering Crimes. It includes the establishment of PPATK (Financial Transaction Reporting and Analysis Center), law enforcement for perpetrators of money laundering crimes, and the reporting of such crimes. For this reason, cooperation from various parties is necessary to prevent and eradicate money laundering crimes in Indonesia, thereby maintaining national economic stability. Keywords: Legal Policy, Money Laundering, Economic Stability, PPATK, Regulation Abstrak: Tindak pidana pencucian uang merupakan bentuk kejahatan ekonomi yang dapat mengganggu stabilitas ekonomi nasional. Perputaran uang hasil kejahatan ini dapat mengganggu kebijakan ekonomi negara dan melemahkan kepercayaan publik terhadap sistem keuangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis konsep kebijakan hukum dalam menanggulangi tindak pidana pencucian uang sebagai upaya menjaga stabilitas ekonomi nasional. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian normatif dengan pendekatan peraturan perundang-undangan. Pengumpulan data melalaui studi literatur. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan hukum di Indonesia telah mengatur tindak pidana pencucian uang untuk menjaga stabilitas keuangan nasional melalui Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 2010 tentang Pencegahan dan Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Pencucian Uang. Di dalamnya termuat pembentukan PPATK (Pusat Pelaporan dan Analisis Transaksi Keuangan), penegakan hukum bagi pelaku tindak pidana pencucian uang, dan pelaporan tindak pidana pencucian uang. Untuk itu, diperlukan kerjasama dari berbagai pihak untuk mencegah dan memberantas tindak pidana pencucian uang di Indonesia agar tidak mengganggu stabilitas ekonomi nasional. Kata Kunci: Kebijakan Hukum, Pencucian Uang, Stabilitas Ekonomi, PPATK, Regulasi
Perlindungan Hukum bagi Anak di Bawah Umur yang Menjadi Korban Tindak Pidana Pelecehan Seksual Sari, Intan Kartika; Candra, Marli
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 5 No. 6 (2024): Desember
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v5i6.432

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Abstract: The criminal act of sexual abuse of minors is a crime that threatens the physical, psychological, and social development of children. These cases often occur in the victim's immediate environment, resulting in difficulty reporting and with law enforcement. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of legal protection for child victims of sexual abuse in Indonesia and review the implementation of existing regulations. Using normative juridical research methods, this study explores related laws and regulations, such as Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection, as well as obstacles in its implementation. The results of the study show that although legal regulations have protected victims, in practice, there are still various obstacles, such as social stigma, a lack of public understanding, and legal processes that are not child-friendly. Therefore, comprehensive efforts are needed, including increasing legal socialization, strengthening victim assistance mechanisms, and optimizing law enforcement that is in the best interests of children. Keywords: Legal protection, sexual abuse, children, victims.   Abstrak: Tindak pidana pelecehan seksual terhadap anak di bawah umur merupakan kejahatan yang mengancam perkembangan fisik, psikologis, dan sosial anak. Kasus ini sering kali terjadi dalam lingkungan terdekat korban, yang mengakibatkan sulitnya pelaporan dan penegakan hukum. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perlindungan hukum bagi anak korban pelecehan seksual di Indonesia serta meninjau implementasi dari peraturan yang ada. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif, kajian ini mengeksplorasi peraturan perundang-undangan terkait, seperti Undang-Undang Nomor 35 Tahun 2014 tentang Perlindungan Anak, serta hambatan dalam penerapannya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun peraturan yang ada telah menjamin perlindungan bagi korban, dalam praktiknya masih terdapat berbagai kendala, seperti stigma sosial, minimnya pemahaman masyarakat, dan proses hukum yang tidak ramah anak. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya komprehensif, termasuk peningkatan sosialisasi hukum, penguatan mekanisme pendampingan korban, serta optimalisasi penegakan hukum yang berpihak pada kepentingan terbaik anak. Kata Kunci: Perlindungan hukum, pelecehan seksual, anak, korban.
Restorative Justice in the Indonesian Legal System: Perspective of Maqāṣid al-Sharī'ah Najib, M. Ainun; Ezbeyda, Hamed Abdelsalam Mansour
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v5i4.434

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Abstract: Restorative justice is a new paradigm in the criminal justice system that focuses on restoring social relations between perpetrators, victims, and society. This study aims to analyze restorative justice as the implementation of the values of maqāṣid al-sharī'ah in the Indonesian legal system. This research uses a normative legal approach and a descriptive qualitative method, drawing on relevant laws and regulations and Islamic legal literature. The results of the study show that the application of restorative justice in Indonesia, as stipulated in Law Number 11 of 2012, Prosecutor's Regulation Number 15 of 2020, and Police Regulation Number 8 of 2021, represents the values of ḥifẓ al-nafs, ḥifẓ al-māl, and ḥifẓ al-'ird in maqāṣid al-sharī'ah. The principles of peace (ṣulḥ), forgiveness ('afw), and social restoration are reflected in efforts to resolve cases outside the judicial channels. Thus, restorative justice not only offers a humanist and participatory legal settlement but also affirms the relevance of sharia values in the reform of national law, grounded in benefits and social justice. Keywords: Restorative justice, maqāṣid al-sharī'ah, Islamic law, benefits, Indonesian legal system.   Abstrak: Keadilan restoratif merupakan paradigma baru dalam sistem hukum pidana yang menitikberatkan pada pemulihan hubungan sosial antara pelaku, korban, dan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis keadilan restoratif sebagai implementasi nilai-nilai maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah dalam sistem hukum Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan hukum normatif dengan metode kualitatif deskriptif, melalui kajian terhadap peraturan perundang-undangan dan literatur hukum Islam yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan keadilan restoratif di Indonesia, sebagaimana diatur dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2012, Peraturan Kejaksaan Nomor 15 Tahun 2020, dan Peraturan Kepolisian Nomor 8 Tahun 2021, merepresentasikan nilai-nilai ḥifẓ al-nafs, ḥifẓ al-māl, dan ḥifẓ al-‘ird dalam maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah. Prinsip perdamaian (ṣulḥ), pengampunan (‘afw), dan pemulihan sosial tercermin dalam upaya penyelesaian perkara di luar jalur peradilan. Dengan demikian, keadilan restoratif tidak hanya menghadirkan penyelesaian hukum yang humanis dan partisipatif, tetapi juga menegaskan relevansi nilai-nilai syariah dalam pembaruan hukum nasional berbasis kemaslahatan dan keadilan sosial. Kata kunci: Keadilan restoratif, maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, hukum Islam, kemaslahatan, sistem hukum Indonesia.  
Fatwa of Dar al-Ifta’ al-Mishry and Dairah al-Ifta’ al-’Am al-Urduniyyah on Childfree in Marriage Farah Abida, Rossana; Rohadatul Aisyah, Nabilah; Tussa'banniya, Nabila; Lailatul Musyafa’ah, Nur
Ma’mal: Jurnal Laboratorium Syariah dan Hukum Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/mal.v7i1.435

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Among the purposes of marriage in Islam is to have offspring. However, currently, many married couples do not want to have children in their marriage, which is called childfree. This has sparked debate among scholars, including those from Egypt and Jordan. This article examines the fatwa of the scholars of Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta’ and Jordan’s Da’irah al-Ifta’ al-’Am on the law of childfree. This research employs a normative law approach with a conceptual orientation. Data was collected through a library search of fatwas, books, and journal articles that discuss the childfree. The collected data was analyzed using comparative analysis. The study found that Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta’ states that married couples are allowed to choose not to have children if there are valid syar’i reasons, such as health risks or inability to care for children properly. This decision must be mutually agreed upon by both spouses and serve the best interests of the family, drawing an analogy with the decision on ‘azl (coitus interruptus). In contrast, Jordan’s Da’irah al-Ifta’ al-’Am expressly prohibits child-free decisions, as it is contrary to the purpose of marriage in Islam, especially hifz al-nasl. It is based on the hadith and the Jordanian Personal Status Law, which states that childbearing is one of the primary purposes of marriage. The study recommends raising awareness of this childfree issue through in-depth studies and broader discussions among scholars and the public.