ELDEST CHILD PRIVILEGE IN GROBOGAN’S INHERITANCE PRACTICES
A Maslahah Mursalah Perspective on Socio-Legal Dynamics in Islamic Law
Keywords:
Islamic inheritance law, eldest child, maslahah mursalah, local wisdom, social justiceAbstract
Giving inheritance to the eldest child in Grobogan reflects the community's complex social and legal dynamics. Although Islamic inheritance law has regulated the fair distribution of property, the reality on the ground shows a preference for the eldest child, which raises debate from the perspective of the sociology of Islamic law. This study analyzes the factors behind the practice and its implications for social justice and harmony. This study uses a qualitative case study method with maslahah mursalah analysis. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with families who implemented the practice and through analysis of related documents. The study results show that cultural, economic, and the role of the eldest child in the family are the main reasons for giving more inheritance to them. It was found that this practice was accepted locally, although there were differences of opinion from the perspective of normative Islamic law. The implications of this study highlight the need for wider socialization related to the principle of justice in Islamic inheritance law and a legal approach that considers local wisdom without ignoring Sharia values. These findings are expected to contribute to formulating policies that are more inclusive and responsive to the social reality of the community.
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