RAGAM REGULASI POLIGAMI DI NEGARA MUSLIM MODERN (KOMPARASI HUKUM KELUARGA DI ASIA TENGGARA DAN AFRIKA UTARA)

Abstract

This article aims to find out the regulations related to polygamy applied in modern Muslim countries in Southeast Asia and North Africa. Research with the concept of previous research through comparative studies. By examining the family law and Islamic civil law as the basis for regulating polygamy applied in these modern Muslim countries. The author's research focuses on regulating polygamy in modern Muslim countries in Southeast Asia, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and countries in North Africa, Morocco, and Tunisia. The aim is to compare the regulations enacted in these countries. Polygamy regulations in modern Muslim countries described by the author are those that allow and those that prohibit. Those that allow it have strict conditions in the regulation of polygamy. With its marriage law, Indonesia conceptualizes monogamy but allows polygamy with court permission. Malaysia, which does not explain its concept but allows it with court permission as well. Brunei Darussalam is almost the same as Malaysia but more liberal. Morocco prohibits polygamy but not absolutely. Tunisia prohibits polygamy absolutely and even provides penalties for those who do it.