Focus and Scope

SAHAJA aspires to provide as a forum for scholarly discourse on the evolution of sharia and matters pertaining to community welfare, particularly within the Indonesian familial framework. This aims to enhance the dynamics of family law within a multicultural society. SAHAJA consistently incorporates Sharia and humanities into Family Law as the primary emphasis and area of research for students and practitioners. This journal cordially invites contributions from scholars, researchers, and students to submit their research findings in the following fields:

Family Law

Comparative family law systems, Divorce and its legal/economic implications, Child rights and custody arrangements, Alimony and spousal support, Family law reforms and modernization.

Islamic Family Law

Polygamy and its regulation, Talaq (divorce initiated by husband) vs. Khula (initiated by wife), Guardianship and custody in Sharia, Role of fatwas in shaping family law, Gender equity in Islamic family law.

Family study

Parenting styles and child development, Impact of socio-economic factors on family stability, Marriage trends and changing norms, Gender roles within the family, Domestic violence and support systems.

Legal Drafting of Islamic Civil Law

Codification and traditional Islamic jurisprudence, Legislative models in Islamic civil law, Harmonization of Sharia with modern legal systems, Drafting marriage contracts and inheritance provisions.

Customary Law

Interplay between customary law and state law, Customary marriage and divorce practices, Conflict resolution mechanisms in indigenous communities, Human rights challenges within customary systems.

Sociological Law

Law and social change, Legal pluralism and societal behavior, Law as a tool for social control or liberation, Role of religion and culture in shaping law.

Marriage and Gender

Gender bias in marriage and divorce laws, Women's rights in Islamic and customary marriages, LGBTQ and marriage rights and legal reforms, Dowry and bride price practices.

Islamic Courts

Jurisdiction and authority of Islamic courts, Interaction with secular judicial systems, Training and role of Qadis (judges), Legal pluralism and access to justice.

Islamic Inheritance Law

Application of Faraid in modern contexts, Gender issues in inheritance shares, Conflicts between civil law and Faraid, Estate planning in Muslim families.