An Islamic Law Analysis of Decision No. 53/Pdt.G/2024/PA.BWN on a Wife’s Divorce Petition Against Her Husband as an Indonesian Migrant Worker: A Case Study of the Bawean Religious Court

Mely Ashari; R. Fakhrurazi; Hali Makki; Imam Fawaid

Authors

Mely Ashari Universitas Ibrahimy Author
R. Fakhrurazi Universitas Ibrahimy Author
Hali Makki Universitas Ibrahimy Author
Imam Fawaid Universitas Ibrahimy Author

Keywords:

Divorce, Indonesian Migrant Worker, Islamic Law, Divorce Petition, Religious Court

Abstract

Divorce constitutes the dissolution of a marital bond resulting from incompatibility between a husband and wife that can no longer be sustained. One factor contributing to divorce is a long-distance marital relationship, particularly when the husband works as an Indonesian migrant worker (IMW), which may lead to disrupted communication and the failure to fulfill marital obligations. This study aims to analyze the judges’ considerations in granting Decision Number 53/Pdt.G/2024/PA.BWN concerning a wife’s divorce petition against her husband, who works as an Indonesian migrant worker, and to examine the decision from the perspective of Islamic law. This study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, using observation, interviews, and documentation for data collection. The findings indicate that the Panel of Judges based its decision on Article 116 (f) of the Compilation of Islamic Law and Article 39(2) of Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage. The petition was granted because the respondent had left the petitioner for 9 years and 8 months, communication had ceased, and financial support had not been provided. From the perspective of Islamic law, the decision is justified because the objectives of marriage were no longer achievable and marital rights and obligations remained unfulfilled.

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