WOMEN, ISLAM, AND HUMAN VALUES: MAQĀṢID SYARĪ'AH AL-SYATIBI'S APPROACH AND FEMINIST HERMENEUTICS IN REVIEWING CONTEMPORARY GENDER ROLES

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The issue of gender equality from an Islamic perspective remains a relevant topic, particularly when faced with the tension between the normative values of Islamic teachings and the reality of social practices that still display unequal roles. This article aims to analyze how the concept (maqāṣid sharī'ah) according to al-Syāṭibī, along with a feminist hermeneutic approach, can be used to reevaluate the construction of gender roles in the current context. This research was conducted through library research with a qualitative normative approach. Data were obtained from academic literature, such as books and scientific journals, and then analyzed using descriptive-analytical and comparative hermeneutical methods. This study reveals that maqāṣid sharī'ah, especially through the principles of hifẓ al-karāmah (protection of human dignity) and social justice, provides a solid normative foundation for criticizing patriarchal structures. On the other hand, feminist hermeneutics serves to uncover gender bias in religious interpretation and encourages a more contextual and justice-oriented interpretive approach. These findings suggest that combining these two approaches can encourage changes in gender roles toward a more just and humane one. This research has a positive impact on strengthening inclusive Islamic discourse that is responsive to gender issues. Furthermore, this research opens up opportunities for more in-depth, empirically based follow-up studies in diverse social contexts.