Sakina: Journal of Family Studies

Transformation of Parental Supervision in Reducing LGBT Risk in Banda Aceh City: Analysis of The Concept of Muraqabah and Hadhanah

Qanita Nasir, Saifuddin Sa'dan, Gamal Achyar (Author) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This research analyzes the phenomenon of sexual deviance (LGBT) in Banda Aceh City, which emerged as a consequence of shifting social values driven by globalization and the penetration of unfiltered digital technology. Despite the formal implementation of Islamic Law, Banda Aceh City, as an urban hub and higher education center, has experienced a weakening of communal social control, providing space for clandestine communities. The primary objective of this study is to dissect the role of parenting and the effectiveness of parental supervision in protecting adolescent morality from the perspectives of both Islamic and positive law. Utilizing a qualitative field research methodology, primary data were gathered through in-depth interviews with parents residing in Banda Aceh City. The findings reveal that parental supervision in this region is categorized into two distinct typologies: direct physical supervision through the enforcement of a strict 10:00 PM curfew for co-residing families, and digitally mediated supervision for migrant children that prioritizes deep emotional bonding. Empirically, the internalization of the muraqabah concept a transcendental awareness of divine supervision has proven to be a more effective internal control mechanism for maintaining a child's natural disposition (fitrah) compared to mere physical monitoring. These results confirm that strengthening family functions through the holistic principles of guidance, affection, and nurturing (asah, asih, asuh) serves as the fundamental preventive instrument in safeguarding the moral integrity and dignity of children amidst contemporary global challenges.

Justice Brokers: Examining Women’s Rights in the Polygamy Process in Gorontalo City

Muhammad Syakir Al Kautsar, Ajub Ishak, Nurul Mahmudah, Elfa Murdiana (Author) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The protection of women’s rights in the process of polygamy in Gorontalo City is a crucial issue that requires careful examination to emphasize the fundamental objectives of Islamic law. Legal protection represents an important manifestation of Islamic law’s goals in realizing justice, public welfare, and the protection of individual rights, particularly those of women. In this context, attention is directed to the preventive role of the Religious Court as well as the potential negligence of justice intermediaries (justice brokers) in prioritizing the protection of women’s rights, which can be analyzed through the perspective of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah. Using the maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah framework, this study evaluates whether polygamous practices in Gorontalo City fulfill the objectives of Islamic law, including the protection of religion (ḥifẓ al-dīn), life (ḥifẓ al-nafs), intellect (ḥifẓ al-‘aql), lineage (ḥifẓ al-nasl), and property (ḥifẓ al-māl). The findings indicate that several challenges remain in both regulatory structures and practical implementation, particularly regarding weak verification mechanisms, unequal power relations within families, and the limited role of justice brokers in ensuring that women’s rights are fully considered during the legal process. From the perspective of justice theory proposed by John Rawls, the protection of women’s rights requires fairness in access to information and equal bargaining positions in decision-making. When the first wife lacks adequate information or experiences pressure to consent to polygamy, the process fails to meet the principle of justice as fairness. Therefore, strengthening the role of the Religious Court, improving oversight of justice brokers, and ensuring transparency in legal information are essential steps toward protecting women’s rights and achieving justice in polygamous practices.

Legal Certainty, Institutional Capacity, And Social Utility: Reassessing Indonesia’s Waqf Law in Advancing Productive Waqf Incubation

Slamet Slamet, Mochammad Arifin (Author) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:21:49 +0000

Waqf is an Islamic philanthropic institution that has historically played an important role in supporting social welfare and economic development in Muslim societies. In Indonesia, the increasing demand for productive and sustainable waqf management has encouraged the modernization of the legal framework and governance of waqf. This study aims to analyze the progressiveness of the national waqf legal framework in supporting the development of productive waqf, particularly through the nazhir incubation program. The focus of the study is directed at Law Number 41 of 2004 concerning Waqf and Government Regulation Number 42 of 2006 as the primary legal foundations governing waqf management in Indonesia. To date, there remain limited studies that specifically assess whether these regulations adequately provide a legal framework for institutionalizing nazhir incubation programs as a mechanism to enhance the professionalism of waqf managers. This research employs a normative juridical method using statutory and conceptual approaches. The findings indicate that although waqf regulations have provided a legal basis for the development of productive waqf, their effectiveness still faces several challenges. These include a normative gap reflected in the absence of explicit regulation concerning nazhir incubation, an institutional gap caused by weak coordination among waqf-related institutions, and a human resource gap related to limited professionalism and managerial capacity of nazhirs. Therefore, strengthening regulatory frameworks and institutionalizing nazhir incubation programs are strategic steps to enhance the effectiveness of productive waqf management in Indonesia.