Solution to Inheritance Rights for Children in Pregnant Marriages
A Maqāṣid al-Sharī’ah Approach
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https://doi.org/10.22373/ujhk.v8i2.26351Keywords:
Inheritance Rights, Marriage of Pregnant Women, Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah, Legitimacy of Children, HadhanahAbstract
This research aims to analyse the inheritance rights of children born from marriages involving pregnant women from the perspective of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah. The study is a literature-based investigation focusing on the inheritance rights of children born from such marriages within the framework of maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah. The subjects of the research are children born from marriages of pregnant women and how their inheritance rights are treated under Islamic law. The data sources consist of primary data from library sources and secondary data including Islamic legal literature, fiqh texts, and academic journals. Data collection techniques encompass document studies, while data analysis is conducted using a descriptive-analytical method through the maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah approach to understand the relevance of justice and the protection of children's rights in this context. The findings indicate that maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah offers a fair solution for regulating children's inheritance rights, emphasising the principles of protecting life and lineage. These findings demonstrate a harmony between the principles of maqāṣid and the need for safeguarding children's rights in the context of unconventional marriages. The originality of this research lies in its approach, which integrates maqāṣid sharīʿah with contemporary issues concerning inheritance rights, a topic that has not been extensively addressed in previous literature. The implications of this research suggest the necessity for adjustments in inheritance law practices to ensure better protection for children, as well as encouraging policymakers to consider a maqāṣid al-sharīʿah approach in formulating more inclusive and just legal policies.
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