Reconstruction of Islamic Inheritance Law from the Perspective of Gender Justice in Indonesia

Zikra Yumelda Putri; Yogi Yowandra; Omar Khan

Authors

Zikra Yumelda Putri Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author
Yogi Yowandra Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author
Omar Khan Kabul University, Kabul Author

Keywords:

Gender Justice, Islamic Inheritance Law, Legal Reconstruction

Abstract

This study examines the classical Islamic inheritance law provisions that assign unequal shares to male and female heirs, wherein males typically receive twice the share of females. Although these rules are rooted in strong textual foundations from the Qur’an and Hadith, they are increasingly viewed as less relevant within the context of contemporary Indonesian society, which emphasises gender equality and justice. The primary aim of this research is to critically analyse these inheritance provisions through the lens of gender justice and to reconstruct a more equitable approach without abandoning the fundamental principles of Islamic law (sharī‘ah). This study adopts a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, analysing both primary and secondary sources, including classical Islamic legal texts, contemporary academic books, peer-reviewed journal articles, and previous studies. The findings reveal that the classical fiqh-based inheritance model continues to dominate in both legal understanding and practice. However, it often falls short in addressing substantive justice, particularly in modern social contexts where women increasingly assume economic and familial responsibilities. The study concludes that a reconstruction of Islamic inheritance law is necessary—one that is grounded in the objectives of Islamic law (maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah) and principles of gender justice. Such an approach aims to provide a contextual and fair solution while remaining faithful to the spirit and higher aims of Islamic legal tradition

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