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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF ISLAMIC HERITAGE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE THOUGHTS OF THE FOUR IMAM MADHHAB: STUDI DESKRIPTIF KEWARISAN ISLAM: ANALISIS PEMIKIRAN EMPAT IMAM MAZHAB

Halu Oleo Law Review (HOLREV) · Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 1–20

DOI
10.33561/holrev.v10i1.196
ISSN
2548-1754, 2548-1762
Published
2026-03-31
Publisher
Faculty of Law, Halu Oleo University
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

Islamic inheritance law is a crucial component of Sharia that regulates the equitable distribution of wealth within the family. In practice, however, there are technical issues not detailed in the Qur'an or Hadith, specifically regarding the status of distant kindred (dzawil arham) and the mechanism for returning remaining inheritance (radd). The absence of specific nash (textual evidence) has triggered differences in ijtihad among the four madhhab imams. This study aims to examine the differences in the views of Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik, Imam al-Shafi’i, and Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal regarding these issues through an analysis of their legal methodological approaches. This research utilizes a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical library research design. The research procedure was conducted by collecting, reviewing, and deeply examining various relevant written literatures. The results indicate that Hanafi and Hanbali tend to grant the inheritance right to dzawil arham if there is no main heir, while Maliki and Syafi’i prever to leave in to Baitul Mal. Regarding the concept of radd, The Hanafi and Hanbali apply the radd concept, prioritizing family ties so that wealth remains within the family. Meanwhile, the Maliki and Syafi’i prefer to do not accept the concept of radd and give the remaining assets to Baitul Mal for public benefit. These differences in ijtihad demonstrate the richness of Islamic law in providing solutions to family matters. Despite differing methods, all four madhhabs share the common goal of ensuring equitable inheritance that benefits both family and wider community.

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TikaUniversitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim1
Hartika NurfaizahAffiliation unknown1
Andi ArfahAffiliation unknown1
Abd MalikAffiliation unknown1
Firman Muhammad ArifAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://holrev.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/oai, first harvested 30 Okt 2026, last seen 1 Nov 2026.
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