Defending the Sakinah, Mawaddah, wa Raḥmah Family in the Digital Era: Its Contribution to National Legal Renewal
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https://doi.org/10.15575/jis.v6i4.54429Keywords:
digitalization, family resilience, Islamic law, national law, sakinah familyAbstract
This research is motivated by the intensifying wave of digitalization, which has significantly impacted the resilience of Muslim families in Indonesia. Phenomena such as online infidelity, device addiction, and declining quality of household communication have emerged as serious issues threatening the values of *sakinah* (tranquility), *mawaddah* (affection), and *rahmah* (mercy) as taught in Islam. Addressing these issues, this study aims to examine the ideal concept of a *sakinah, mawaddah, and rahmah* family from the perspective of Islamic law, identify the implications of digitalization for Muslim family resilience, and formulate family resilience strategies that remain aligned with Islamic Sharia. A qualitative research method based on a literature review was employed, analyzing classical texts, Islamic legal principles, national legislation, and contemporary societal phenomena. The findings indicate that the concept of a *sakinah, mawaddah, and rahmah* family requires contextual actualization in the digital era, while digitalization has been shown to have serious implications for family stability. Necessary family resilience strategies include strengthening communication, digital literacy, and religiosity, as well as selectively adopting technology. These findings also contribute to the reform of family law in Indonesia, making it more responsive to the changing times.
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