The Childfree Phenomenon in Marriage in the Perspective of Maqashid Sharia

Nelna  Saprina; Rahmiati Rahmiati; Syafwan  Rozi; Helfi Helfi

Authors

Nelna Saprina State Islamic University Sjech M. Djamil Djambek, Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Rahmiati State Islamic University Sjech M. Djamil Djambek, Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Syafwan Rozi State Islamic University Sjech M. Djamil Djambek, Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Helfi State Islamic University Sjech M. Djamil Djambek, Bukittinggi, Indonesia

Keywords:

Childfree, Marriage, Offspring, Maqashid Shari'ah

Abstract

Childfree is an agreement between a married couple not to have children in their married life. Meanwhile, one of the goals of marriage is to get offspring. Based on this, the author examines how childfree develops in Muslim marriages in Indonesia and how the phenomenon of childfree in maqashid shari'ah review. This article is written using the library method (library research). Data sources are obtained from various reading materials and online documentary data, namely in the form of written documents and recorded documents. In analyzing the data, the author uses inductive, descriptive and comparative methods. From the results of the research that the author conducted, the author found that this childfree phenomenon has developed in Indonesia. This is known by the acknowledgment of childfree beliefs from several married couples who have Muslim status and the recognition of several public figures. Then it is also marked by the development of the ICC (Indonesia Childfree Community) community and social media accounts specifically for childfree people in Indonesia, one of which is the @childfreelife.id account with 2,855 followers. Furthermore, in the maqashid shariah review of the childfree phenomenon followed by some Indonesian people, it is not in accordance with maqashid shariah, precisely in the part -al-dharuriyat al-khamsah (five basic things that must be maintained) specifically about hifdz al-nasl, namely maintaining offspring.

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