Nusyuz Regulations In Muslim Countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey

Abstract

Marriage is a sacred relationship based on established regulations. However, building a household relationship is not easy, as various problems and disputes can arise, one of which is nusyuz. Nusyuz is the opposite of obedience and refers to all forms of negative behavior that weaken the marriage relationship. Nusyuz can occur in both husbands and wives. It is categorized as a form of psychological abuse, such as harsh words, restriction of freedom, and failure to fulfill obligations. Therefore, nusyuz is one of the marital issues that can potentially lead to divorce. For this reason, the researchers are interested in analyzing nusyuz based on existing laws and regulations in Muslim countries, specifically Indonesia, Malaysia, and Turkey. This study employs library research with a qualitative approach to collect and examine the regulations regarding nusyuz in several Muslim countries, as well as to identify and analyze the differences in how each country addresses nusyuz. The results show that there is a correlation between the sanction for nusyuz committed by wives and the loss of maintenance from the husband. This aligns with Islamic law. However, there are differences in the sanctions imposed on husbands who commit nusyuz. In Indonesia and Turkey, no sanctions are imposed on husbands for nusyuz, whereas in Malaysia, the husband may face a fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.