Journal of Islam and Science
Vol 3 No 1 (2016)

PROBLEMS OF POLYGAMY IN INDONESIA (Analysis of Law No. 1 of 1974 and KHI)

Zuhrah, Fatimah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Feb 2018

Abstract

Polygamy is permissible in Islam. However, an absolute requirement of polygamy applies for a husband. It is allowed only if the husband could deal justly with his wives. If he is unable to act justly, then he is obliged to have only one wife.The provisions on polygamy in Indonesia have been regulated by Law No. 1 Year 1974 on marriage, and as a form of positive response to regulate a man who wants to marry more than one woman. Likewise, Compilation of Islamic Law (Kompilasi Hukum Islam-KHI) also regulates the polygamy’s terms and conditions for Muslims.Ideally, the two regulations - Law No. 1/1974 and KHI-- aim to provide terms and conditions of a man who wants to have next marriage. The provision is aimed to reduce men’s (husbands) arbitrariness on women (wives). Also, it helps in the creation of happy, prosperous, and peaceful family.

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Journal Info

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jis

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Religion Humanities Education Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Islam and Science (JIS) is a peer reviewed journal published by the Institute for Research and Community Engagement (LP2M) of Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Alauddin Makassar, Indonesia. The focus of JIS is to cover scholarly articels on Islam and Science related issues. The scope of JIS ...