Understanding the application of iddah and ihdad: A study of religious norms and local interpretations

Abstract

Background: In Islam, there are terms iddah and ihdad given to women who have divorced or whose husbands have died. Methods: The research conducted by the author is included in field research. The data source used is interview data with 9 wives whose husbands have died in Kecitran Village, Purwareja Klampok District. While the sources used by the researcher are from books related to this study and the book al-fiqh al-Islami Wa Adillatuh. The data analysis methods contained in this study are data reduction, data display and data verification (conclusion drawing). Findings: In this case, when a person is left by their partner, be it husband or wife, they must undergo a period of iddah (waiting period) and ihdad (mourning period), which is carried out by the wife, not the husband. Even if the husband wants to get married the day after his wife's death, it is allowed. The purpose of this study was to find out the public's views on the implementation of the law of iddah and ihdad in Kecitran Village, Purwareja Klampok District, Banjarnegara Regency in viewing iddah and ihdad. Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the law of iddah and ihdad in Kecitran Village, Purwareja Klampok District, Banjarnegara Regency, According to the community in Kecitran Village, leaving the house is allowed for urgent matters, namely work and also dressing up is allowed as long as it is not excessive. And accepting a proposal or getting married is prohibited. While in the law of fiqh and according to the views of the community have the same understanding. In addition, the mourning period according to the community in Kecitran Village, Purwareja Klampok District, Banjarnegara Regency, is permissible to wear clothes with striking colors, while in the law of fiqh it is not permissible to wear clothes with striking colors. Novelty/Originality of this article: in the law of fiqh, the use of jewelry such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings is prohibited, while according to the community it is permissible to wear them. The implementation or execution of iddah and ihdad has not been fully implemented because there are still many who do not understand the implementation of iddah and ihdad, or it has not been implemented in accordance with Islamic teachings, there are still many who do not understand the implementation of iddah and ihdad in society