Polyandry Status Controversy In Indonesia

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Tisya Devi
Salsabila
Setio Budi

Abstract

The current trend of poliandry presents concerning statistics, showcasing instances where a wife has multiple husbands, indicating the emergence and spread of this practice within Indonesian society. This phenomenon has sparked controversy, leading to debates regarding the legal and ethical aspects of poliandry. This research delves into poliandry cases, starting from the occurrence of such marriages and the fundamental prohibition of poliandry within Islam, encompassing restrictions found in the Qur'an and Hadith. It further explores marriage within Indonesia's legal framework, examining poliandry within the philosophical context of human freedom, and culminates in an analysis of specific poliandry cases in Indonesia. This research employs a literature review methodology, sourcing information from relevant and up-to-date databases, online libraries, scholarly journals, books, and various other credible resources. According to the Qur'an (Surah An-Nisa, verse 24) and Hadith, poliandry is strictly prohibited. Moreover, it contradicts the laws of the state, such as Article 3, Clause 1, which specifies that a wife may only marry one husband (monogamy). Poliandry also opposes the innate nature of humans, potentially leading to inner turmoil and unrest. Furthermore, it introduces societal issues due to its divergence from accepted cultural and rational norms within Indonesia.

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Devi, T., Salsabila, & Budi, S. (2025). Polyandry Status Controversy In Indonesia. The Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law, 1(1), 34–43. Retrieved from https://journal.staimun.ac.id/index.php/al-khass/article/view/63
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