FIQH ANALYSIS YÛSUF AL-QARḌÂWÎ: Compulsory Material Subsistence for the Wife in the Perspective of Maqaṣid Sharî'ah
Abstract
Yûsuf al-Qarḍâwî, a prominent scholar, was known for his selective and logical approach in establishing Islamic law, including material sustenance for wives which he described in his book Hadyu al-Islâm Fatawâ Mu'âṣirah. This study aims to explore al-Qarḍâwî's conception of material sustenance for wives and the extent of its relevance to maqaṣid sharî'ah. Through literature study and content analysis methods, this study revealed two main findings. First, the concept of the wife's material livelihood according to al-Qarḍâwî has no specific criteria or levels. The priority is the adequacy that is considered good and wise, focusing on deliberation with the wife, reflecting the principles of justice and wisdom in meeting the needs of the family. Secondly, al-Qarḍâwî's view of the wife's material livelihood is in harmony with the principles of maqaṣid sharî'ah, especially in emphasizing human benefit and rejecting mafsadah, adhering to clear propositions, and integrating Islamic shari'a laws with the demands of the times, based on considerations between maṣlalah and mafsadah.
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