Peer-reviewed article
Violence Against Children (Child Abuse) in an Islamic Legal Perspective
Putra Rahmadani, Sofia Hardani, Wahidin Wahidin ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This literature review examines how Islamic law addresses violence against children in Indonesia. The research finds that while Islam strictly prohibits child abuse, the application of Islamic law to handle these cases in Indonesia is not optimal. Key barriers include community lack of knowledge about Islamic law, insufficient support from authorities, and shortage of skilled personnel. The authors recommend increasing public understanding of Islamic law and strengthening cooperation between authorities and communities.
Key points
- Islam strictly prohibits violence against children and considers it a violation of children's rights
- Current application of Islamic law in handling child abuse cases in Indonesia is not optimal
- Community lack of knowledge about Islamic law is a significant barrier to effective response
- Insufficient authority support and lack of skilled human resources hinder implementation
- Recommendations include public education on Islamic law and enhanced cooperation between authorities and communities
Limitations
This is a literature review with no primary data collection or empirical evaluation. It cannot provide evidence on the actual outcomes or effectiveness of interventions, only describe obstacles and recommendations for applying Islamic law to child protection in Indonesia.
Abstract
Violence against children is a serious problem that occurs in Indonesia. In Islam, violence against children is strictly prohibited and is considered an act that harms children and violates their rights. The aim of this research is to find out how Islamic law is applied in handling cases of violence against children (Child Abuse) in Indonesia. The method used in this research is literature study, by collecting data from primary and secondary sources related to this topic. The research results show that the application of Islamic law in handling cases of violence against children in Indonesia is not optimal. Several factors such as the community's lack of knowledge about Islamic law, lack of support from the authorities, and lack of skilled human resources in handling cases of violence against children are obstacles to the application of Islamic law in handling these cases. Therefore, efforts are needed to increase public understanding of Islamic law and strengthen cooperation between the authorities and the community in handling cases of violence against children. It is hoped that this research can make a positive contribution to efforts to handle cases of violence against children in Indonesia through a more optimal application of Islamic law.Keywords: Children, Violence, Education, Islamic Law