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Zina sebagai Takdir: Analisis Kitab al-Minhāj fī Syarḥ Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim Karya Imam al-Nawawi

Introduction

Zina sebagai takdir: analisis kitab al-minhāj fī syarḥ Ṣaḥīḥ muslim karya imam al-nawawi . Analisis paradoks zina sebagai takdir dalam Islam melalui karya Imam al-Nawawi. Membedah definisi zina besar dan kecil, serta relevansinya di era modern.

Abstract

Zina is an act that is strictly prohibited in Islam. In a hadith, there is a narration that states that Allah SWT has destined some of Adam's children to commit adultery. However, in the Qur'an itself, Allah SWT forbids the act of adultery. Not only is it forbidden to approach her, but it is also considered a heinous act. So how is it possible for humans to avoid committing adultery, if Allah SWT has already destined some people to be adulterers? This research aims to uncover the meaning of the phrase "zina as destiny" through an analysis of the commentary on hadith using qualitative research methods and a literature-based approach that focuses on the literature of the commentary on hadith by Imam al-Nawawi as the main reference. Furthermore, the selection of Imam al-Nawawi as the focus of this study is due to his status as a hadith scholar who is widely referenced. From the research conducted, it concludes that the concept of adultery as fate here is divided into two categories: major adultery and minor adultery. Major adultery involves sexual intercourse, while minor adultery consists of various forms such as adultery of the eyes, ears, mouth, and others. Due to this, it is challenging to avoid these forms of adultery in today's era, where access to such acts is very easy. It seems that the words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) are very relevant to the current situation, as every child of Adam will be affected by adultery when viewed through the lens of the phenomena occurring today.

Review

This paper, "Zina as Takdir: Analisis Kitab al-Minhāj fī Syarḥ Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim Karya Imam al-Nawawi," addresses a profound theological and ethical dilemma within Islamic thought: the apparent contradiction between a hadith suggesting the predestination of *zina* (adultery) for some, and the explicit Qur'anic prohibitions against it. The research commendably tackles the core question of how humans can avoid a sin that seems destined by divine decree. Employing a qualitative, literature-based approach, the study appropriately focuses on the authoritative commentary of Imam al-Nawawi on *Sahih Muslim*, a choice well-justified by his scholarly stature and widespread influence in hadith sciences, setting a solid foundation for its investigation. The core contribution of this research lies in its nuanced elucidation of "zina as destiny" through a categorical distinction: major adultery, which refers to sexual intercourse, and minor adultery, encompassing acts such as the adultery of the eyes, ears, and mouth. This division offers a compelling framework for resolving the initial theological quandary, reinterpreting the prophetic narration within a broader ethical context. By demonstrating how the concept of destiny primarily applies to the pervasive nature of minor adulteries in daily life, the paper provides a coherent means to understand how individuals can still strive to avoid the graver sin of major adultery while acknowledging the human propensity for lesser transgressions, effectively bridging the gap between divine decree and individual moral accountability. The paper's conclusion that minor adultery is particularly challenging to avoid in contemporary society, exacerbated by "easy access" to such acts, lends significant real-world relevance to the study, making the Prophet's words pertinent to the modern era. While the distinction between major and minor adultery is insightful and well-articulated, the abstract would benefit from a brief mention of how al-Nawawi himself frames or explicitly justifies this specific categorization within his commentary, strengthening the direct link between the conclusion and the primary source. Overall, this research offers a valuable contribution to understanding a complex theological issue and its contemporary implications, providing a fresh perspective rooted in classical Islamic scholarship.

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