Aspects of Islamic Legal Reform within the Family Law System in Indonesia

This study explores the dynamics of Islamic legal reform within the family law system in Indonesia, emphasizing its material, methodological, and sociological aspects. As a country with a pluralistic legal system—comprising Islamic law, customary law, and civil law Indonesia presents unique challenges and opportunities for integrating Islamic principles into national legislation. The research employs a normative legal method complemented by a socio-legal approach, analyzing key legal sources such as Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage and the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI). The study identifies that reform efforts occur through four main legal instruments: fiqh, fatwas, jurisprudence, and statutory regulations. Moreover, the role of public interest (maṣlaḥah), historical context, and social realities are central to shaping legal developments. This paper argues that effective reform requires harmonizing Islamic legal values with contemporary societal needs, thus ensuring both legal relevance and faithfulness to foundational religious principles.