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From Text to Context: The Role of Kyai in Shaping Modern Islamic Inheritance Law

Al-Manahij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam · Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 31–50

DOI
10.24090/mnh.v19i1.9762
ISSN
2579-4167, 1978-6670
Published
2025-05-23
Publisher
Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the reasons for applying modern Islamic inheritance law based on the ijtihad of Kyai and examine the construction of modern Islamic inheritance law developed in Kajen District. This study is an empirical legal study using a sociological approach to law. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews with Kyai, participatory observation, documentary studies, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). This study shows that the development of modern Islamic inheritance law in the Muslim community of Kajen District is influenced by changes in mindset, attitudes, and social culture. Kyai has developed a legal construction of inheritance that combines local cultural values with contemporary Islamic principles through philosophical, juridical, and socio-cultural arguments. The three main provisions resulting from this ijtihad include: first, the expansion of the concept of substitute heirs, not limited to grandchildren but also including siblings and parents, even when the testator is still alive; second, equality in the distribution of inheritance between men and women; and third, the recognition of the right to maintenance and mandatory bequests for children born out of wedlock through the mechanism of substitute heirs. This research contributes academically by demonstrating that local traditions play a strategic role in shaping the pattern of Islamic inheritance law, ijtihad, thereby enriching the contemporary sociology of Islamic law.

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  • Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci
  • Universitas Almuslim
  • Padjadjaran University
  • Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung
  • Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang
  • Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Universitas Sulawesi Barat
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Mhd. RasidinInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci8
Darti BusniAffiliation unknown4
Sholahuddin Al-FatihAffiliation unknown3
Zufriani ZufrianiAffiliation unknown3
Arzam ArzamAffiliation unknown3
Muhamad Izazi NurjamanAffiliation unknown3
Muhamad Taufik KustiawanAffiliation unknown2
Muhamad YusufAffiliation unknown2
Andri NurjamanAffiliation unknown2
Asa’ari Asa’ariAffiliation unknown2
Iwan SetiawanPadjadjaran University2
Rahmad SetyawanAffiliation unknown2
Abdul RohmanSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung1
Ike YulisaUniversitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang1
Muhamad Fahrudin YusufInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci1
Luqyana Azmiya PutriInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci1
Nurul Salis AlaminInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci1
Halus SatriawanUniversitas Almuslim1
Ernawita ErnawitaUniversitas Almuslim1
Cut Ayu LizarUniversitas Almuslim1
Kurnia Dewi AnggraenyAffiliation unknown1
Alfan Noufal RizqullahAffiliation unknown1
Mufti Labib JalaluddinAffiliation unknown1
Eka PutraUniversitas Muhammadiyah Riau1
Alwis AlwisAffiliation unknown1
Haris HarisUniversitas Sulawesi Barat1
Aan Eko WidiartoAffiliation unknown1
Dhia Al-UyunAffiliation unknown1
Muchamad Ali SafaatAffiliation unknown1
Yessy GusminalitaAffiliation unknown1
Kesi AfriliaAffiliation unknown1
Ayi Yunus RusyanaAffiliation unknown1
Natardi NatardiAffiliation unknown1
Jafar AhmadAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad Iqbal IrhamAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://ejournal.uinsaizu.ac.id/index.php/almanahij/oai, first harvested 8 Nov 2026, last seen 8 Nov 2026.
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