Philosophical Foundations of Polygamous Marriage in Islam from Various Aspects

Abstract

This research aims to explain the philosophical basis of Polygamy in the Islamic religion in detail through several approaches. This research is included in the literature review category. The data collection technique is the documentation technique, while the analysis technique is the Miles and Huberman analysis technique. The source triangulation method was used to validate and authenticate the data obtained in this research. After conducting in-depth research, several important conclusions were found: first, from a legal philosophy perspective, Polygamy can be carried out because there is an underlying legal umbrella, but the ability to carry out Polygamy must be based on several provisions. Polygamy in Indonesia has been regulated by the promulgation of Law Number 1 of 1974 and Government Regulation Number 9 of 1975. Second, from a psychological philosophy perspective, Polygamy should not be carried out haphazardly. The polygamy process must also meet justice criteria. In families that practice Polygamy, wives usually experience inner pressure, such as jealousy, personality conflicts, competition, and children's displeasure towards different mothers. Therefore, it is necessary to fulfill the elements of justice to minimize the emergence of negative things. Third, from a sociological and philosophical perspective, Polygamy currently still has pros and cons in society. Many people still consider Polygamy to be a negative act, even though there is a negative stigma given to the perpetrators. Fourth, from an economic philosophy, many second wives from polygamous families do not have the right to fulfill their living needs, both physical and spiritual.