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Indonesian Journal of Shariah and Justice
ISSN : XXXXXXXX     EISSN : 28089901     DOI : https://doi.org/10.46339/ijsj
The Indonesian Journal of Shariah and Justice (IJSJ) welcomes strong evidence-based empirical studies and results-focused case studies that share research in product development and clarify best practices. The journal is the only title aiming to give an interdisciplinary and holistic view on Shariah or Islamic Law. The title is also keen to consider work from emerging authors. The scope of this journal includes Islamic law, Islamic family law, Islamic economy, maqashid shariah, anthropology of law, sociology of law, anthropology and sociology of Islamic economy.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Hukum
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MUHAMMAD SHAHRUR’S THEORY OF LIMITS IN ISLAMIC LEGAL REASONING: AN EPISTEMOLOGY AND APLICATION IN ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW Ahmad Muhtar; Israwati Sibua; Amran Nani; Mujiburrahman Kautjil; Safri Nyong
Indonesian Journal of Shariah and Justice Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Program Studi Hukum Keluarga dan Hukum Ekonomi Syariah, Program Pascasarjana Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Ternate

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Abstract

The “Limit Theory” (Nazhariyyah al-Hudud) was developed by Muhammad Syahrur as a response to the rigidity of classical Islamic jurisprudence, which is considered less capable of addressing contemporary social changes. This study examines Syahrur’s Limit Theory as a contemporary approach to Islamic legal reasoning (istinbath), focusing on its epistemological foundations, six geometric-typological patterns, and its application in Islamic family law. The research employs a qualitative library research method using a descriptive-analytical approach based on Syahrur’s principal works, especially al-Kitab wa al-Qur'an: Qira'ah Mu'ashirah, supported by relevant recent literature. The findings show that the Limit Theory categorizes legal rulings into six boundary models, including the minimum limit (al-hadd al-adna) and the maximum limit (al-hadd al-a'la), each representing a distinct framework for legal interpretation. Within these boundaries, Muslims are encouraged to exercise ijtihad in responding to changing social realities while remaining faithful to the principles of the Qur’an. The theory offers a flexible method for interpreting Islamic law, particularly in issues of inheritance and polygamy, by balancing textual authority with contextual justice. Syahrur’s approach contributes to the reconstruction of Islamic legal methodology, making it more responsive to contemporary challenges. However, it also remains controversial, especially among scholars who criticize its linguistic approach and its departure from established principles of classical Islamic jurisprudence. This study concludes that the Limit Theory should be understood as an alternative methodology for Islamic legal reform that deserves critical evaluation rather than unconditional acceptance.