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Al-Manahij : Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam
ISSN : 19786670     EISSN : 25794167     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24090/mnh
Core Subject : Social,
AL-MANAHIJ is a scholarly journal of Islamic law studies. It is a forum for debate for scholars and professionals concerned with Islamic Laws and legal cultures of Muslim Worlds. It aims for recognition as a leading medium for a scholarly and professional discourse of Islamic laws. Al-Manahij covers textual and fieldwork studies of Islamic laws with various perspectives. The journal is published twice a year (every June and December), and each publication contains ten articles in the field of Islamic law, therefore in a year, the journal publishes twenty articles. The journal presents qualified scholarly articles, which always place Islamic law in the central focus of academic inquiry. This journal is a forum for debate for scholars and professionals concerned with Islamic law and Islamic legal cultures within local and challenging global contexts. The journal invites any comprehensive observation of Islamic law as a system of norms in Muslim society. The journal has become a medium of diffusion and exchange of ideas and research findings, so much so that researchers, writers, and readers have interacted in a scholarly manner.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Hukum
Articles 378 Documents
The Controversy of Child Marriage Culture in The Perspective of Maqāṣid al-Usrah: A Case Study of The Authority of Lebe' in Brebes Aprilianto, Dwi; Na'imah, Farida Ulvi; Fauzi, Ahmad; Maknuun, Lu’lu’ il
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v18i2.11554

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This research is backdroped by the role of Kiais (religious figures) whose opinions regarding the permissibility of child marriage are widely followed by their local community. It aims to investigate the relevance of child marriage law in the Regency of Brebes from the perspective of maqāṣid al-usrah. This research was conducted in Banjarharjo, Pararaja, Banjaran, and Brebes districts of the  Regency of Brebes by employing legal anthropology and Ushul al-Fiqh approaches. The theories used in this research are internalization theory and maqāṣid al-usrah. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The practice of child marriage in Brebes society is, in principle, irrelevant to the concept of maqāṣid al-usrah, which was theoretically explained by Jamal al-Din 'Aṭiyyah. This research found that religious understanding that is internalized in the community traditions resulted in a fiqh product entitled Kitāb al-Nikah authored by an Indonesian ulama and the authority of Lebe' which has had a significant influence on the practice of child marriage in Brebes Regency. The practice of child marriage should not only be based on authoritative texts but also requires consideration of 'āqil bāligh as well as consideration of suitability, namely rushd (capability) as well as considering maqāṣid al-usrah, regulating the relationship between men and women (tanẓīm al-'alaqah bayn al-jinsayn), realization of peace, love, and compassion (taḥqīq al-sakn wa al-mawaddah wa al-raḥmah), maintaining religion in the family (hifz al-tadayyun fi al-usrah), regulating the essential aspects of the family (tanẓīm al-jānib al-mu'assasī li al-usrah), and Family Financial Regulation (tanẓīm al-jānib al-māl li al-usrah).
The Contestation of Legal Foundations in the Resolution of Islamic Economic Disputes in Religious Courts Hasanudin; Kamsi; Anshori, Ahmad Yani
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v18i2.11934

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Prior to the issuance of Supreme Court Regulation No. 2 of 2008, judges in Sharia economic dispute cases primarily relied on legal sources from kutub al-turāṡ (classical fiqh texts), including those pertaining to fiqh al-qadā’ (jurisprudence on adjudication). However, following the implementation of this regulation, some judges have continued to incorporate the Civil Code in their legal reasoning. This article seeks to examine the legal framework for resolving Sharia economic disputes in Indonesia. The theoretical foundation applied by the author is Lawrence Meir Friedman’s legal system theory. This study employs a normative legal approach to explore the legal system governing Sharia economic justice in Indonesia’s Religious Courts. It examines decisions from the Religious Courts in Purbalingga, Banyumas, and Purwokerto, focusing on rulings made both before and after the issuance of the Supreme Court Regulation on the Compilation of Sharia Economic Law (KHES), as well as five decisions from 2018-2019. The study’s findings reveal that the legal framework for Sharia economic dispute resolution in Indonesia has adequately addressed community needs, with the Religious Courts holding exclusive jurisdiction over these matters. However, there is an ongoing contestation between Islamic legal sources and civil law, which is rooted in Dutch law, in the decisions analyzed. Moreover, the absence of a Compilation of Islamic Economic Procedure Law based on Islamic Law has contributed to the suboptimal implementation of legal substance and culture. As a result, according to Friedman’s legal system theory, the legal framework for resolving Islamic economic disputes has not yet functioned effectively from the perspective of Islamic law.
Theft in the Family Context: An Analysis of Article 367 of the Criminal Code and its Application in Indonesia Hanafi; Khalid, Afif; Wardiansyah, Gusti; Hidayatullah
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v18i2.12198

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This study aims to explore the regulation and implementation of family criminal law regarding theft cases within a family context from the perspectives of Indonesia Criminal Codes (KUHP) and the theory of jarimah of the Islamic criminal law. By employing a descriptive qualitative method with a literature review approach, the research analyzes legal sources and relevant literature. The findings reveal that theft is generally regarded as a common crime. However, in specific contexts, such as theft occurring within a family setting, special provisions outlined in Article 367 of the KUHP. This article classifies family theft as a complaint offense (klacht delict), meaning it can only be prosecuted if there is a complaint from the aggrieved party. The study underscores the importance of thoroughly understanding the characteristics of family theft and its implications for the criminal justice system. It also highlights the need for further evaluation of the effectiveness and application of this law in the Indonesian family context, incorporating insights from the theory of jarimah in Islamic criminal law.
Legal Culture and the Dynamics of Religious Interaction in Ritual Practices among Interfaith Marriage Muchimah; Jahar, Asep Saepudin; Hamdani; Fajarini, Ulfah
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v18i2.11659

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This study examines the legal culture dealing with the interaction of religious practices and rituals among interfaith couples in Purwokerto, Central Java, emphasizing the social and legal dynamics influencing family life. In Indonesian society, interfaith marriage presents a complex issue, intersecting between state legal regulations and religious doctrines. By using qualitative methods through in-depth interviews and analysis of legal documents, this research delves into how interfaith couples navigate their daily lives, compromise the religious differences, and adapt to the prevailing legal framework. Legal culture component in legal system, comprising values and attitudes that influence the operation of the law, this research argues that legal culture significantly influences the practices in n t both social and and religious rituals, struggling the efforts to maintain household harmony. The issuance of Supreme Court Circular (SEMA) Number 2 of 2023 gave impact to the comprehensive legal interpretation and adaptation. This study demonstrates of understanding the interrelation of law, religion, and social practices within Indonesia’s religious pluralism and its implications for the legal acknowledgment and spiritual lives of interfaith couples.
Legal Authority and Marital Identity: A Study on the Kalosara Tradition of the Tolaki People in Southeast Sulawesi Ahmadi; Zainuddin, Asriadi; Zainal, Asrianto; Darlis, Syamsul
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v18i2.11956

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For the Tolaki indigenous people, a marriage is considered valid when it is conducted in accordance with the kalosara tradition. This signifies that the legitimacy of marriage among the Tolaki people of Southeast Sulawesi is not determined by adherence to Islamic law or state regulations, but by the observance of the kalosara customary practice. This study seeks to explore the kalosara tradition as the prevailing authority in the marriage law of the Tolaki community in Southeast Sulawesi, and to analyze the perspectives of Islamic law through the concepts of ‘urf and maṣlaḥa mursala in relation to this tradition. Employing a qualitative research method with an empirical-normative approach, data were gathered through interviews with traditional leaders, community figures, and religious authorities. The findings of the study indicate that the kalosara tradition in Tolaki community wedding ceremonies consists of three stages: seeking permission, the proposal, and the marriage contract. The Tolaki people regard a marriage as valid only if it adheres to the kalosara tradition, establishing customary law as the dominant form of marriage law within the community. From the perspective of ‘urf, the kalosara tradition is deemed acceptable, as it fulfills the criteria of al-‘urf al-ṣaḥīḥ (good custom). Moreover, the kalosara tradition contributes to social welfare within the Tolaki community of Southeast Sulawesi. This research is expected to make a significant global contribution to the development of studies on marriage law and tradition. Furthermore, it is deserving of recognition as a valuable academic resource addressing societal legal needs concerning the practice of marriage traditions.
Reconstructing the Indonesian Legal System through the Lens of Maṣlaḥah Mursalah Nasrullah; Najib, Moh; Huda, Uu Nurul; Faizal, Enceng Arif
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v19i1.7861

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This article examines the construction of the Indonesian legal system through the theoretical lens of maṣlaḥah mursalah, an Islamic legal principle centered on public interest and benefit. The study contributes to the expansion of Islamic legal scholarship within the realm of legal politics in Indonesia. Employing a normative legal research method, it integrates conceptual, historical, and statutory approaches to examine the relevance and application of maṣlaḥah mursalah in the national legal framework. The findings indicate that maṣlaḥah mursalah can serve as a foundational legal theory for constructing a just legal system, especially one that aligns with societal needs and promotes the common good. The Indonesian legal system's development, when viewed through the prism of maṣlaḥah mursalah, reveals two key dimensions: first, the legal construction rooted in the Pancasila-based system as constitutionally mandated by the 1945 Constitution, and second, the partial institutionalization of Islamic law within the national legal order. This dual structure reflects Indonesia's efforts to harmonize religious values with national legal development, offering a model for integrating Islamic jurisprudence with modern state law.
From Text to Context: The Role of Kyai in Shaping Modern Islamic Inheritance Law Nur, Muhammad; Nisa, Siti Maymanatun; Arhamzah, Tashdieq Ulil Amri; Sidqi, Imaro; Witro, Doli
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v19i1.9762

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This study aims to analyse the reasons for applying modern Islamic inheritance law based on the ijtihad of Kyai and examine the construction of modern Islamic inheritance law developed in Kajen District. This study is an empirical legal study using a sociological approach to law. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews with Kyai, participatory observation, documentary studies, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). This study shows that the development of modern Islamic inheritance law in the Muslim community of Kajen District is influenced by changes in mindset, attitudes, and social culture. Kyai has developed a legal construction of inheritance that combines local cultural values with contemporary Islamic principles through philosophical, juridical, and socio-cultural arguments. The three main provisions resulting from this ijtihad include: first, the expansion of the concept of substitute heirs, not limited to grandchildren but also including siblings and parents, even when the testator is still alive; second, equality in the distribution of inheritance between men and women; and third, the recognition of the right to maintenance and mandatory bequests for children born out of wedlock through the mechanism of substitute heirs. This research contributes academically by demonstrating that local traditions play a strategic role in shaping the pattern of Islamic inheritance law, ijtihad, thereby enriching the contemporary sociology of Islamic law.
Reforming the Islamic Calendar and Religious Authority: Dynamics of Hijri Calendar Calculation in Indonesia within Persatuan Islam's Thought Marwadi; Labib, Mughni; Zain, Muhammad Fuad
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v19i1.10574

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Differences in determining the start of Hijri calendar months, particularly Ramadan, Shawwal, and Zulhijah, remain a recurring issue in Indonesia due to the persistent divide between users of hisab (astronomical calculations) and rukyat (moon sightings), each adhering to different criteria without a shared standard. This study offers a novel examination of Persatuan Islam (Persis), a prominent Islamic organization historically aligned with hisab, which has now shifted its stance by integrating rukyat into its calculations. Using a qualitative library research approach, the study draws on documentation and interviews, analyzed through the lenses of the philosophy of science and sociology of knowledge, to understand this paradigm shift. The findings show that Persis has transitioned to a hisab cum rukyat method, a hybrid approach combining calculations with empirical observation. This methodological innovation marks a significant development in Indonesia's Hijri calendar discourse. The research highlights this evolving paradigm as a promising alternative for bridging the long-standing divide and fostering the potential unification of the Hijri calendar in Indonesia.
Toward Interfaith Equality in Islamic Inheritance Law: Discourse and Renewal of Judicial Practice in Indonesia Riyanta; Najib, Agus Moh.; Bahiej, Ahmad; Falah, Mohammad Bachrul
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v19i1.10762

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The Supreme Court of Indonesia has granted portions of inheritance to non-Muslim relatives through the legal mechanism of wasiat wājibah (obligatory will), based on considerations of propriety and limited to no more than one-third of the estate. This article examines how the Supreme Court establishes the legal basis, rationale, and relevance of applying wasiat wājibah to non-Muslim relatives, and how this practice contributes to the reform of Islamic inheritance law in Indonesia. The study employs a normative legal research method with a case based approach. The findings reveal that the Supreme Court’s decisions to award wasiat wājibah to non-Muslim relatives represent a form of judicial innovation aimed at achieving maslahah (public benefit) among heirs. However, the application of wasiat wājibah remains case-specific, determined by the perceived benefit within the personal relationship between a Muslim testator and their non-Muslim relatives. These rulings hold significant relevance for the reform of Islamic inheritance law in Indonesia. First, conceptually, Islamic inheritance law falls under the domain of mu‘āmalah (civil transactions), which allows for reinterpretation and contextualization based on local realities. Second, the implementation of wasiat wājibah reflects a constructive response to the evolving social and legal dynamics of Indonesia’s pluralistic society.
Divorce Mediation at Panyabungan Religious Court: Transforming the Desire for Divorce into Reconciliation through Cultural Values in Contemporary Islamic Jurisprudence Sebyar, Muhamad Hasan; Jafar, Wahyu Abdul; Harahap, Sumper Mulia; Putra, Dedisyah; Efendi, Rahmad
Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/mnh.v19i1.12255

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Divorce mediation has emerged as a practical approach to resolving marital disputes, transforming the desire for divorce into an opportunity for reconciliation within contemporary Islamic jurisprudence and cultural contexts. This process highlights the growing importance of integrating cultural values into legal dispute-resolution mechanisms, particularly in Muslim societies where local traditions significantly influence family dynamics. This article assesses the effectiveness of divorce mediation in Indonesia, focusing on its role in reducing conflict, fostering post-divorce cooperation, and supporting the psychological well-being of couples involved. A mixed-methods approach combines quantitative surveys of 111 couples who participated in mediation with in-depth interviews with three professional mediators. Reconciliation was evaluated based on participants' perceptions of post-divorce interactions, particularly their communication and co-parenting abilities. The study acknowledges limitations, such as purposive sampling, which restricts generalizability, and reliance on self-reported data that may introduce bias. Results show that 75% of couples experienced reduced conflict, 95% were satisfied with the outcomes, and 60% reported continued cooperation three years post-divorce. The study emphasizes the role of mediators, structured negotiation processes, and cultural values in successful mediation, recommending improved mediator training and culturally sensitive approaches.