Sayyid Muhammad Bin Alawi Al-Maliki’s Polygamy Phenomenon Perspectives (A Study of Adabul Islam Fii Nidzomil Usroh Classical Book)

Abstract

Objective: This research aims to determine the perspective based on the study of the classic book Adabul Islam Fii Nidzomil Usroh regarding the practice of polygamy where polygamy is a form of marriage that has become controversial in society because it is considered a form of oppression against women. Apart from that, some people consider Islam to be the precursor to polygamy which already existed before, even though polygamy does not only occur in Islam. Methods: The type of research carried out by researchers is library research which is presented qualitatively. The data collection technique used is documentation of relevant library materials. Result: The results of the research state that because there are more women than men, to maintain balance the practice of polygamy is permitted, but polygamy is limited to a maximum of four women. However, there are things that must be paid attention to to determine whether the phenomenon of polygamy is halal or haram to practice. Conclusion: This research concludes that: 1) polygamy in Islamic law is permitted, provided that you must pay attention to several predetermined rules and procedures; 2) in Sayyid Muhammad's view, there are two laws for polygamy; 3) In Sayyid Muhammad's view, another law is that polygamy is permissible and the method of polygamy is open to both men for the benefit of women. It is also haram if a polygamist tends to commit crimes against women or hurt them because of hatred.