Religious Moderation Approach through Islamic Family Law and Siyāsah Fiqh: Challenges of the Digital Era in Banjar City, West Java, Indonesia

Background: The rapid growth of digital technology has transformed Islamic legal services and religious authority, raising important questions about the implementation of religious moderation in Islamic family law and siyāsah fiqh. However, empirical studies on how these changes are locally practiced in Indonesian municipal contexts, especially in Banjar City, are still limited.

Methods: This study uses a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with Islamic scholars, government officials, and community actors, as well as document analysis of digital legal platforms such as online marriage registration systems and e-governance services. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results: Digitalization has improved administrative efficiency and access to Islamic family law services, especially in marriage and divorce registration. However, limited standardization, weak regulatory oversight, and differences in legal interpretation have created legal uncertainty and reduced public trust. Digital spaces also both support and challenge moderate religious discourse.

Discussion: These findings show that digital transformation affects not only administrative systems but also religious authority and legal interpretation. This situation highlights the need to balance technological development with Islamic ethical principles based on maqāṣid al-sharīʿah and religious moderation.

Conclusion: Religious moderation plays an important role in managing the relationship between digital technology and Islamic legal governance in Banjar City. Stronger institutional coordination and clear regulations are needed to ensure legal certainty, accountability, and public trust.

Novelty: This study provides empirical insights into how digital governance interacts with Islamic legal moderation at the local level, contributing to socio-legal studies of digital Islam in urban Indonesia.