Contemporary Islamic Law and Legal Issue

Muslim Family Law and Practices: A Practical Guide to the Laws of Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage

Fadli Al Ghifari — 2026-01-08

This book “Muslim Family Law and Practices: A Practical Guide to the Laws of Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage” by Abdulrahman (2024) offers a comprehensive exploration of its subject by integrating theoretical perspectives with practical insights. It situates the discussion within contemporary academic and social contexts, highlighting key concepts, debates, and developments that shape current understanding. Through a systematic and accessible approach, the author guides readers to grasp both foundational ideas and emerging issues, making the book relevant for scholars, students, and practitioners alike.

Children in Custody Disputes: Matching Legal Proceedings to Problems

Wahyu Ram Laksono — 2026-01-08

Children in Custody Disputes: Matching Legal Proceedings to Problems by Kaldal, Hellner, & Mattsson (2024) offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary examination of how legal systems respond to conflicts over child custody, residence, and contact following parental separation. Bringing together scholars from law, social sciences, psychology, and procedural studies, the book addresses the growing recognition that custody disputes are not merely legal disagreements but complex social and emotional conflicts with profound consequences for children’s wellbeing. The volume situates these disputes within contemporary legal frameworks influenced by children’s rights, particularly the principles of the best interests of the child and the child’s right to participation.

Children in Migration and International Family Law: The Child’s Best Interests Principle at the Interface of Migration Law and Family Law

Nugroho Adi Wicaksono — 2026-01-08

Children in Migration and International Family Law: The Child’s Best Interests Principle at the Interface of Migration Law and Family Law, edited by Arnold and Heiderhoff (2025), is an interdisciplinary legal volume that examines how the principle of the child’s best interests operates at the intersection of international family law and migration law within the European context. Produced as part of the EU-funded FAMIMOVE project, the book addresses the often-overlooked legal and institutional gaps that arise when children and families move across borders, particularly in situations involving asylum, refugee protection, and cross-border family relations.

Creative Economy on the Halal Culinary Industry in the ASEAN Region

Rafi Prasojo — 2026-01-03

The rapid growth of the halal culinary sector in the ASEAN region presents significant opportunities to enhance competitiveness through the integration of creative economy principles. Despite strong potential driven by Muslim tourism, technological advancement, and increasing awareness of halal certification, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to face major challenges, including limited product innovation, inadequate use of digital marketing, weak branding, and constrained access to financing. This study adopts a descriptive–analytical qualitative approach, utilizing secondary data from reputable academic journals, official ASEAN policy documents, and relevant studies published over the last decade. The findings reveal that the creative economy contributes to strengthening trust and stability within the halal supply chain through the adoption of advanced technologies such as blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI). Moreover, product innovation, environmentally friendly packaging, supply chain digitalization, and culinary diplomacy among ASEAN countries further enhance the resilience of the halal culinary ecosystem. Digital branding and storytelling strategies are also shown to improve transparency and consumer trust. Nevertheless, challenges remain in the form of unequal technology adoption, variations in halal certification standards, and limited financial access for SMEs. This study concludes that the creative economy not only reinforces the competitiveness of the halal culinary industry but also positions ASEAN as a potential global hub for halal business.

The Integration Model of the Creative Economy and the Halal Industry in Promoting the Local Economy in Pekalongan

Arfania Zuhru Fila — 2026-01-01

This study aims to analyze the integration model of the creative economy and the halal industry in driving local economic growth in Pekalongan. The main focus is to identify how the subsectors of batik, halal culinary, Muslim fashion, and halal tourism can collaborate under halal principles to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs. Using a qualitative descriptive approach with a literature study method, the research utilizes secondary data from official BPS reports, government policy documents, academic articles, and previous studies related to the creative economy and halal industry. Data were analyzed through content analysis involving data reduction, categorization, and descriptive narration, supported by source triangulation to ensure validity between academic literature, policy, and real MSME conditions. The findings reveal that the integration of the creative economy and the halal industry positively impacts MSME competitiveness. Batik serves as a cultural identity and globally competitive product through eco-friendly innovation, halal-certified culinary expands domestic and international markets, Muslim fashion promotes modest fashion trends, and halal tourism generates a multiplier effect on local trade. However, challenges remain in limited capital, low halal certification literacy, and suboptimal digital adoption. This study recommends strengthening regional government facilitation, accelerating halal certification, and providing Islamic financial support for MSMEs. Collaboration among academia, entrepreneurs, and policymakers is crucial to strengthening Pekalongan’s branding as a halal creative city. The study contributes to the literature on creative economy–halal industry integration by offering an applicable model for inclusive and sustainable local economic development.