Case Study of the 'idda in the Quranic exegesis in Buginese language by MUI of South Sulawesi

Abstract

This article temps to investigate  Bugis Muslims  Scholars’  view  about  idah  in ‘Tafesere Akorang Mabbasa Ogi’ by MUI of South Sulawesi. Idah sometimes be criticized by gender movement supporters. Form of idah in Compilation of Islamic Law  (KHI) nowdays forward challange because of  gender  equality. Therefore, idah which formulated for women, nowdays criticed that it is not only for women, but  also for men. Idah should  be seen comprehensively; including texstual side, historical context, and cultural context. Texts formulated  it clearly and  in  era  of Prophet Muhammad  it was  for women  only.  Idah and  ihdÄd  aim both  to  sterilize generation  line and  to be momentum  for  self  introspection and mediation for preventing divorce. The wisdom values of Bugis culture can be an alternative consideration on role of idah.

Keywords: idah and ihdad, women, gender, Bugis culture, fairness, self in-trospection.