The Functions of Fatwa in Contemporary Muslim Societies: An Indonesian Experience

Authors

  • Pradana Boy ZTF

Abstract

Abstract


This article discusses the functions of fatwa in Muslim societies. In many Muslim polities, fatwa plays different roles in constructing body of law of respective Muslim countries especially in its relation to the construction of national legal system depends on what type of constitution that they adopt. However, regardless the differences, this article argues that in most Muslim societies, fatwa plays two principal functions, namely: a) fatwa as an instrument of social changes and b) fatwa as an instrument of ideology. Although this article deals with some Muslim societies' experience in dealing with fatwa, it highlights Indonesian experience as main case.


Keywords:
fatwa, contemporary, muslim societies, Indonesian

Artikel ini mendiskusikan peran fatwa di kalangan masyarakat Islam. Di banyak negara dengan penduduk mayoritas Muslim, fatwa memainkan peran yang berbeda-beda dalam pembangunan sistem hukum nasional, bergantung kepada sistem pemerintahan yang mereka anut. Tetapi, di luar soal perbedaan ini, artikel ini berpendapat bahwa di sebagian besar masyarakat Muslim, fatwa memainkan dua fungsi utama, yaitu a) fatwa sebagai instrumen perubahan sosial dan b) fatwa instrumen ideology. Meskipun artikel berkaitan dengan pengalaman sejumlah masyarakat Muslim, penekanan diberikan pada pengalaman Indonesia.

Kata Kunci:
fatwa, kontemporer, masyarakat muslim, Indonesia

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Published

2012-10-24

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Editorial