The Childfree Phenomenon in Marriage among Millennials and Generation Z: A Study of Quraish Shihab’s Interpretation in Tafsir Al-Misbah
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https://doi.org/10.15575/mjiat.v5i3.52788Keywords:
childfree, marriage, Quraish Shihab, Tafsir Al-MisbahAbstract
Quraish Shihab expressed concern about the childfree phenomenon, arguing that it contradicts Islamic teachings, which encourage having children. He believes that children are a blessing from God, and refusing to have children should not be based solely on individualistic choices but should also consider Islamic values and the well-being of the community. This research uses descriptive-analysis, which is to receive detailed information by explaining about childfree and marriage, while this research is qualitative, using the use of documentation using library research techniques, namely by using data sourced from media information, books, and previous research that is relevant to the discussion. While in the study of the Qur'an and Tafsir the author uses the Conceptual Thematic Interpretation method, which is a way of interpreting the Qur'an by taking a certain theme and then collecting verses related to the theme, so as to form a complete idea. In this paper the author reveals the verses of the Qur'an that indicate the prohibition of childfree in Tafsir Al-Misbah, the arguments or reasons for Quraish Shihab to reject childfree in Tafsir Al-Misbah, and the background of Quraish Shihab to reject childfree in marriage.
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