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Sex Dolls in Islamic Thought: A Qur’anic and Maqasidic Analysis of Sexuality and Tamatsil

TAFSE: Journal of Qur'anic Studies · Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024) · pp. 203–221

DOI
10.22373/tafse.v9i2.28716
ISSN
2775-5339, 2620-4185
Published
2024-12-30
Publisher
Program Studi Ilmu Al-Qur'an dan Tafsir Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Filsafat, UIN Ar-Raniry
Language
eng

Abstract

The increasing use of sex dolls raises ethical, social, and religious concerns, particularly in Islamic discourse. While Islamic scholarship has extensively discussed sexuality and statues (tamatsil), there remains a research gap in analyzing their intersection within modern technology. This study examines the permissibility of sex dolls within Islamic ethics and law by integrating Qur’anic interpretation and Maqasid al-Shariah. A qualitative hermeneutical and thematic (tafsir maudhu’i) approach is employed to analyze Surah Al-Ma'arij (70:29-31), Surah Saba’ (34:13), and Surah Al-Anbiya' (21:52). Classical and contemporary exegeses, along with fatwas from Dar al-Ifta' Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, provide legal insights. Findings indicate that sex dolls contradict Islamic ethical principles, particularly hifz al-‘ird (preserving dignity), hifz an-nasl (preserving lineage), and hifz al-aql (preserving intellect). Fatwas classify sex dolls as haram due to their potential to normalize unethical behavior and disrupt marital relationships.

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  • Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau
  • Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta
  • Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari
  • Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga
  • Universitas Syiah Kuala
  • Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Migas
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Rani Rahmadani. M RaniSunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta1
Salmaini YeliUniversitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau1
Marzuki MarzukiInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari1
Safriadi SafriadiAffiliation unknown1
Teuku ZulkhairiAffiliation unknown1
Ibnu HajarAffiliation unknown1
Musleh HarryAffiliation unknown1
Jundiani JundianiAffiliation unknown1
Meisy FajaraniAffiliation unknown1
Iffaty Nasyi’ahAffiliation unknown1
Khoirul HidayahAffiliation unknown1
Roibin RoibinAffiliation unknown1
Rayno Dwi AdityoAffiliation unknown1
Arif HidayatAffiliation unknown1
Agus PurnomoUniversitas Islam Negeri Salatiga1
Nor SalamAffiliation unknown1
Sirojuddin AhmadAffiliation unknown1
Abdul AzisUniversitas Syiah Kuala1
Mustafa LutfiAffiliation unknown1
Jamaluddin JamaluddinSekolah Tinggi Teknologi Migas1
Kasmuri KasmuriAffiliation unknown1
Afrizal MansurAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad MarizalAffiliation unknown1
Ibrahim Sulaiman HanaishAffiliation unknown1
Zikri DarussaaminAffiliation unknown1
Aditya Prastian SupriyadiAffiliation unknown1
Kurniasih BahagiatiAffiliation unknown1
Faishal Agil Al MunawarAffiliation unknown1
Joko SutrisnoAffiliation unknown1
A FawziAffiliation unknown1

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