THE CONCEPT OF HUSBAND AND WIFE GENDER RELATIONS IN TAFSIR AL-MISBAH AND FATHUL QADHIR ON SURAH AN-NISA VERSE 34

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the concept of gender relations between husband and wife in the interpretation  of Al-Misbah and Fathul Qadhir on Surah An-Nisa verse 34. This study departs from classical to contemporary debates about the role and responsibilities of husband and wife in Muslim families. This study uses a qualitative method with a library research approach  and descriptive-comparative analysis techniques. Primary data were obtained from the text of the tafsir of Al-Misbah by Quraish Shihab and the tafsir of Fathul Qadhir by Ash-Syaukani. The results show that Al-Misbah interprets the verse contextually by emphasizing the principles of justice and reciprocity in gender relations, while Fathul Qadhir emphasizes a textual approach that reflects the patriarchal social norms of classical Arab society. Despite their different approaches, both agree that the husband plays the role of leader and breadwinner, while the wife plays a role in maintaining honor and obedience in the household. These findings suggest that contextual approaches such as those used in Al-Misbah are  more relevant in addressing the dynamics of gender relations in the modern family without ignoring the principles of Islamic law.