Sharia Objectives in Surah At-Talaq: An Analytical Study of Temporal, Financial, and Housing-Related Rulings

Abstract

This study aims to inductively explore the objectives of Islamic law (Maqasid al-Sharia) in Surah At-Talaq through analyzing its verses using the analytical-inductive method. The research includes an introduction to the surah and two main sections: the first addresses the objectives of temporal and procedural legislations (regulation of divorce, waiting period, and revocation), while the second examines the objectives of financial and housing-related legislations (maintenance, accommodation, breastfeeding, and custody). The study concludes that Surah At-Talaq is distinguished by unique features, most notably the linkage of detailed legal rulings with matters of faith such as belief and piety. It also shows that the objectives of temporal legislations lie in regulating divorce to ensure balance between rights, prescribing the waiting period to preserve lineage, and legislating revocation to sustain marital life and prevent misuse. As for financial and housing legislations, they realize the objectives of social solidarity, preservation of dignity, facilitation, and protection from harm, with particular attention to safeguarding offspring physically and psychologically through the rulings of breastfeeding and custody. The study further concludes that the surah represents a comprehensive model of Islamic legislation, integrating temporal and financial rulings within a coherent framework, emphasizing that adherence to these rulings is an expression of faith reflecting the servant’s sincerity with his Lord