Reforming Divorce Rules in the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI): Bridging Real Life and Legal Norms in Indonesia

Authors

  • Ahmad Muhasim Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram
  • Abdullah Abdullah Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram
  • Muhammad Fikri Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram
  • Azman Ab Rahman Faculty of Syariah and Law Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
  • Abdul Wahab Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23969/litigasi.v27i1.48461

Keywords:

Divorce, Legal Reformulation, Isbat Talak

Abstract

This study examines the gap between divorce regulations in the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI) and classical Islamic legal doctrine (fiqh) in Indonesia. This discrepancy can create legal uncertainty and social conflict, particularly between religious institutions such as the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) and the Religious Courts. Using a normative-empirical legal approach, the research compares the philosophical foundations of divorce law in KHI and classical fiqh, analyzes conflicts arising in society, and proposes a practical reform of KHI divorce provisions. The findings indicate that KHI classifies divorce as part of gairu mahdah (non-devotional) matters, allowing state regulation through judicial procedures. In contrast, classical fiqh generally regards divorce as an individual right with limited state intervention, although contemporary fiqh increasingly recognizes the need for state oversight. Despite the requirement of Article 115 KHI that divorce be conducted before the court, many divorces continue to occur informally outside judicial procedures. This inconsistency contributes significantly to ongoing legal uncertainty and social tension. The study proposes a reformulation of Article 115 KHI by introducing a mechanism for recognizing divorces conducted according to Islamic law outside the court through a Religious Court confirmation process (isbat talak). The proposed provision states: “Divorces that have occurred according to Islamic law outside of court may be submitted for divorce confirmation (isbat talak) to the Religious Court for legal recognition.” This reform would better accommodate social realities while maintaining legal certainty and reducing the potential for future social conflict.

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2026-01-17

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2026-05-27

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2025-06-19

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Muhasim, A., Abdullah, A., Fikri, M., Ab Rahman, A., & Wahab, A. (2025). Reforming Divorce Rules in the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI): Bridging Real Life and Legal Norms in Indonesia. LITIGASI, 27(1), 100–129. https://doi.org/10.23969/litigasi.v27i1.48461

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