HERMENEUTICAL READING OF ṬALĀQ
Abstract: This paper
deals with the
hermeneutical reading of divorce (ṭalāq), one of the sensitive
issues in Islamic family law. It is concluded that the existence of Islamic law
of divorce is not to denigrate
women; however, it
is to give
respons to the
injustice suffered by women
by giving regulations
that are more
friendly to women. The regulations of the Quran on the subject of
divorce are designed to
restrict the practice
which had prevailed
among the Arabs that
they are free
to divorce his
wife at any
time without any reason,
and remarry her
in unlimited ways.
This is indicated that Islam
stipulates that divorce is two times: then one may retain
with goodness (and
reasonable terms), or
let go with goodness
and reasonable terms.
If divorce occurs,
a divorced woman should
the prescribed period
(‘iddah) and financial consideration (mut‘at al-Ṭalāq).
Author: Rusli
Journal Code: jpperadabanislamgg150001
