The Childfree Phenomenon: Perspectives from Hadith and Sociology
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22515/elha.v13i2.9367Keywords:
Childfree, Azl, Hadis, Kontruksi SosialAbstract
This research aims to explore the perspectives of religion and sociology on the Childfree phenomenon. The study adopts a qualitative approach using the methodology of Conceptual Thematic Hadith Studies and Sociology. The research findings and discussions reveal both theological and social understandings. Based on the exploration of hadiths concerning marriage and procreation, the decision not to have children (Childfree) within marital relationships can undermine one of the primary purposes of marriage, which is reproduction. Having children in Islamic doctrine carries implications for both worldly life and the hereafter. The directives in the hadiths regarding marriage and procreation are recommendations and forms of preference rather than obligatory commands. From a sociological perspective, the choice of spouses to be Childfree represents a social reality that is currently occurring. The decision to be Childfree, for any reason, contradicts the values believed and understood by the majority of Indonesian society, which consider reproduction as a significant purpose of marriage.
References
Ahmad, L. O. (2010). ‘AZL (COITUS INTERRUPTUS) DALAM PANDANGAN FUKAHA. Jurnal Hukum Diktum, Volume 8, Nomor 1, 1-16.
Akbar, R., & Umam, M. (2021). Childfree Pasca Pernikahan: Keadilan Hak-Hak Reproduksi Perempuan Perspektif Masdar Farid Mas’udi dan Al-Ghazali. Al-Manhaj: Journal of Indonesian Islamic Family Law, 157-172.
Alfatih Suryadilaga. (2015). Ulumul Hadis. Yogyakarta: Kalamedia.
Artanti, V. K. (2023). Konstruksi Sosial Perempuan Menikah Tanpa Anak (Childfree). Brawijaya Journal of Social Science Vol. 2, No. 2, 185-201.
As-Shan’ani. (1995 ). Subulus Salam III. Surabaya: al-Ikhlas.
as-Shan’ani, A.-I. M.-k. (1700). Subul al-Salam. Riyadh: al-Ma`arif.
Asy-Suyuṭi. (2014). Asbab Wurud al- Hadits (Jakarta: Pustaka As-Sunnah Jakarta,. Jakarta: Pustaka Sunnah.
BKKBN. (2017). PENANAMAN DAN PENERAPAN NILAI KARAKTER MELALUI 8 FUNGSI KELUARGA. Jakarta: Badan Kependudukan dan Keluarga Berencana Nasional.
Chrastil, R. (2019, September Thursday). The Washington Post. Retrieved from Not having kids is nothing new. What centuries of history tell us about childlessness today.: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/09/05/not-having-kids-is-nothing-new-what-centuries-history-tell-us-about-childlessness-today/
Chrastil, R. (2020). How to Be Childless: A History and Philosophy of Life Without Children. New York: Oxford University Press.
Collins, H. (2024, July Tuesday). https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/Childfree. Retrieved from https://www.collinsdictionary.com/: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/
Fitria, A. S., Rahman, D., Lutfiyanti, D. A., R, I. I., & Mauludy, S. (2023). Childfree dalam Perspektif Islam: Solusi atau Kontroversi. Jurnal Wanita dan Keluarga, 1-14.
Haecal, M. I., Fikra, H., & Darmalaksana, W. (2022). Analisis Fenomena Childfree di Masyarakat:Studi Takhrij dan Syarah Hadis dengan Pendekatan Hukum Islam. The 2nd Conference on Ushuluddin Studies; Gunung Djati Conference Series, Volume 8 (2022), (pp. 219-233). Bandung.
Haecal, M. I., Fikra, H., & Darmalaksana, W. (2023). Analisis Fenomena Childfree di Masyarakat: Studi Takhrij dan Syarah Hadis dengan Pendekatan . Comparativa Vol. 4 No. 1, 55-75.
Healy, J. (2018). Rejecting Reproduction. Journal of Women History, 131-156.
Huda, M. N., & Munib, A. (2022). Compilation of the Purpose of Marriage in Positive Law,. Voice Justicia, 36-48.
I’anah, N. (2017). Birr al-Walidain Konsep Relasi Orang Tua dan Anak dalam Islam. Buletin Psikologi, 114-123.
Jenuri, Islamy, M., Komariah, K., Suwarma, & D.M., F. A. (2022). Fenomena Childfree di Era Modern: Studi Fenomenalogis Generasi Gen Z, serta Pandangan Islam terhadap Childfree di Indonesia. Jurnal Sosial Budaya.
kompas.com. (2024, Maret Jumat). Retrieved from Fenomena Childfree di Indonesia Meningkat dalam 4 Tahun Terakhir: https://lifestyle.kompas.com/read/2024/03/08/175204220/fenomena-Childfree-di-indonesia-meningkat-dalam-4-tahun-terakhir
Media Indonesia. (2021, September Kamis). Retrieved from Fenomena Childfree di Indonesia: https://epaper.mediaindonesia.com/detail/fenomena-Childfree-di-indonesia
merriam-webster. (2024, July Tuesday). https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/child-free. Retrieved from merriam-webster: https://www.merriam-webster.com/
Miski. (2021). Pengantar Metodologi Penelitian Hadis Tematik. Malang: Maknawi.
Nandi, A. (2013). Outliers of Motherhood: Incomplete Women or Fuller Humans? Economic and Political Weekly, 48, 53-59.
Nawawi, A. (n.d.). Syarah Shahih Muslim. Beirut: Dar el-Fikr.
Patnani, M., Takwin, B., & Mansoer, W. W. (2021). Bahagia tanpa anak? Arti penting anak bagi involuntary childless. jurnal ilmiah psikologi terapan, 117-129.
Rahmah, S. (2023). Studi Kritik Terhadap Pandangan Tren Childfree Menurut. el-Sunnah: Jurnal Kajian Hadis dan Integrasi Ilmu, 121-139.
Richardson, R., & Glesson, J. (2012). Family Functioning, Parenting Style, And Child Behavior In Kin Foster Care. Familiy in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services (93) 2, 111-121.
Rowland, D. T. (2007). Historical Trends in Childlessness. Journal of Family Issues, 1311-1337.
Supriyadi, I. (2021). Hukum ‘Azl: Kajian Mukhtalif Hadis. al-Qanun: Jurnal Pemikiran dan Pembaharuan Islam, 226-250.
Syâbiq, S. (2011). Fiqh al-Sunnah. Beirut: Maktabah Asyriyah.
Yunus, M. (1922). Kamus Arab Indonesia. Jakarta: Yayasan Penyelenggara Penterjemahan Penafsiran al-Qur`an.
Zulaikha, S. (2023). The Childfree Phenomenon in Some Influencers. ARRUS Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 3, No. 1, 59-64.
