Religious Justice's Role: Contemporary Issues and Legal Evolution
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https://doi.org/10.31958/jisrah.v7i01.16253Abstrak
Abstract: This article discusses the existence and development of Religious Courts in Indonesia which play an important role in handling Islamic law issues, such as marriage, inheritance, and other civil cases. From the time of the Islamic kingdom to the modern era, the Religious Court has had a strategic position in the life of the Muslim community. However, in its journey, this institution faced various challenges, both during the colonial period and after Indonesia's independence, especially related to authority and adjustments to the national legal system. This research aims to examine the role, challenges, and development of Religious Courts within the framework of Indonesia's national legal system. The method used is a literature study with a qualitative approach through various trusted sources, namely books, scientific journal articles, legal documents, and relevant previous research. The results of the study show that although the Religious Courts have made significant progress, the issue of legal integration and modernization demands still needs serious attention. Religious justice remains an important pillar in realizing justice for the Muslim community, but it requires stronger synergy with the national legal system and policies that are responsive to the challenges of the times.
Abstrak: Artikel ini membahas keberadaan dan perkembangan Peradilan Agama di Indonesia yang berperan penting dalam menangani persoalan hukum Islam, seperti perkawinan, warisan, dan perkara perdata lainnya. Sejak masa kerajaan Islam hingga era modern, Peradilan Agama memiliki posisi strategis dalam kehidupan masyarakat Muslim. Namun, dalam perjalanannya, lembaga ini menghadapi berbagai tantangan, baik pada masa penjajahan maupun setelah Indonesia merdeka, terutama terkait kewenangan dan penyesuaian dengan sistem hukum nasional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji peran, tantangan, dan perkembangan Peradilan Agama dalam kerangka sistem hukum nasional Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi kepustakaan dengan pendekatan kualitatif melalui berbagai sumber tepercaya, yaitu buku, artikel jurnal ilmiah, dokumen perundang-undangan, serta penelitian terdahulu yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun Peradilan Agama telah mengalami kemajuan yang signifikan, persoalan integrasi hukum dan tuntutan modernisasi masih perlu mendapat perhatian serius. Peradilan Agama tetap menjadi pilar penting dalam mewujudkan keadilan bagi masyarakat Muslim, namun memerlukan sinergi yang lebih kuat dengan sistem hukum nasional serta kebijakan yang responsif terhadap tantangan zaman.
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