TINJAUAN FIQH KONTEMPORER TERHADAP FENOMENA CHILDFREE PERSPEKTIF YUSUF QARDHAWI

Miftachus Saidah, Faridatus Sa'adah, Muhammad Nafis

Abstract


Childfree has emerged as a contemporary phenomenon that has generated debate in both social and Islamic legal discourse due to changing family values, increasing individualism, economic pressures, career orientation, and greater awareness of mental health. This study focuses on two main issues: the concept and practice of childfree in modern families and its evaluation from the perspective of contemporary fiqh according to Yusuf al-Qaradawi. Using normative legal research with a qualitative approach and library research method, this study analyzes Al-Qaradawi's works on Islamic family law, maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, and reproductive issues, supported by relevant books, scientific journals, and fatwas. The findings reveal that childfree practices can be classified into three forms: permanent childfree as a lifestyle choice, delayed parenthood due to career and economic considerations, and delayed parenthood based on psychological readiness and marital relationship quality. From Yusuf al-Qaradawi's perspective, temporary postponement of childbirth is permissible when it serves legitimate maslahat, such as protecting family welfare, health, and parental readiness. However, permanent childfree without a valid shar‘i justification is considered inconsistent with the objectives of marriage and the preservation of lineage (ḥifẓ al-nasl). The study concludes that contemporary fiqh remains adaptive to social change while consistently upholding the objectives of Islamic law in safeguarding family welfare and future generations.

 

Keywords: Childfree; Contemporary Fiqh; Yusuf al-Qaradawi; Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah; Ḥifẓ al-Nasl.


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