Violence in Divorce and Judicial Authority: An Indonesia–Malaysia Study

Jamiliya Susantin, Mufidah Ch, Inah — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:16:54 +0700

This research examines how Indonesia and Malaysia handle economic domestic violence as grounds for divorce. Both countries face fragmented court jurisdictions—in Indonesia, divorce cases go to Religious Courts while criminal domestic violence cases go to District Courts; in Malaysia, Islamic divorces go to Syariah Courts while victim protection falls under Civil Courts. This fragmentation creates legal uncertainty, lengthy processes, high costs, and barriers to justice for victims, especially economically dependent women. The study recommends an integrated justice system with one-stop services, simplified evidence procedures, fee waivers, a three-month maximum resolution period, and e-Court technology to harmonize legal certainty, justice, and efficiency.

Negotiating Marriage Preparation: Generation Z Muslims’ Views on Premarital Guidance in Madura

Asyhari Asyhari, Muhammad Taufiq, Jalaludin Faruk Azhari, Imamuddin Imamuddin — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Abstract:

This study explores the mixed attitudes of Muslim Generation Z towards premarital counseling in Branta Tinggi village, Madura, Indonesia. Born between 1995 and 2010, Gen Z shows a shift from traditional-religious marriage models to more rational-religious approaches, influenced by digital exposure to marriage challenges and economic uncertainties. Field research in Branta Tinggi reveals that, although Gen Z respects premarital counseling as both a religious and social necessity, they also view it with skepticism due to concerns about its administrative nature and effectiveness. The study finds a dual perspective: premarital counseling is not a religious requirement for a valid marriage according to fiqh, but it is mandatory for state recognition under Indonesian law. Participants have specific expectations for the content and delivery of counseling, favoring interactive, ICT-based approaches that cover sensitive topics thoroughly rather than idealized presentations. Overall, this research sheds light on how digital-native generations balance traditional values with modern rationality in marriage preparation, offering insights for religious institutions and policymakers aiming to improve the effectiveness of premarital counseling.

Al-Manhaj: Journal of Indonesian Islamic Family Law

Violence in Divorce and Judicial Authority: An Indonesia–Malaysia Study

Negotiating Marriage Preparation: Generation Z Muslims’ Views on Premarital Guidance in Madura