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

Abstract

Background: The digital era has significantly influenced religious and legal systems, including Islamic family law and siyasah fiqh (Islamic political jurisprudence). In Banjar City, West Java, Indonesia, these changes create both opportunities and challenges. Religious moderation (moderasi beragama) has become a key principle in aligning traditional Islamic teachings with the demands of modern, technology-driven society.

Methods: This study applies a qualitative approach combining literature review, field surveys, and case studies. It examines the implementation of Islamic family law and siyasah fiqh in Banjar City, focusing on how digital tools such as online marriage registration, digital fatwas, and e-governance impact legal and religious practices.

Results: Digital innovations have improved accessibility to Islamic legal services, particularly in marriage and divorce administration. However, problems remain, such as a lack of standardized platforms, misinterpretation of religious guidance, and weak integration of moderation values in digital applications. These issues affect both legal consistency and community trust.

Discussion: The findings stress the importance of religious moderation in guiding the use of digital technologies within Islamic legal frameworks. Ensuring alignment with maqāṣid al-sharīʿah (objectives of Islamic law) requires collaboration among religious scholars, legal authorities, and local governments to regulate and educate around digital practices responsibly.

Conclusion: Religious moderation serves as a foundational principle in addressing digital challenges in the practice of Islamic law in Banjar City. A coordinated legal-religious response is needed to maintain Islamic values while embracing innovation.

Novelty: This study offers a contextual perspective on how Islamic family law and siyasah fiqh, guided by religious moderation, can adapt to the digital era in local Indonesian settings.