Analysis of Ahmad Azhar Basyir and M. Quraish Shihab's thoughts on the Sakinah family and its application to contemporary Islamic families

Abstract

Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage, which has been amended by Law Number 16 of 2019, states that the purpose of marriage is to form an eternal and happy family based on belief in the Almighty God. Meanwhile, in the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI), the purpose of marriage is to form a healthy family sakinah, mawaddah, and mercy. Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Marriage and KHI does not state in detail what family is sakinah or a happy family and how to make it happen. In fact, this is very important and needed to serve as a reference for every family in realizing the ideals and goals of marriage. According to Azhar Basyir's family sakinah is a family that lives with piety to Allah swt. While according to M. Quraish Shihab family Sakinah will be created if a husband and wife can unite. Researchers are interested in conducting research on the thoughts of these two ulama figures about the family sakinah and its application to contemporary Islamic families. Based on the research results, the author concludes that the application of the family concept is appropriate sakinah the thoughts of these two ulama figures in the contemporary Islamic family can be used as a reference. So, the concept of the sakinah family can be applied because it is appropriate to current conditions.