Between Text and Context: A Critical Study of Theft (Sariqah) in Contemporary Islamic Criminal Law

Solehuddin Harahap* -  Institut Agama Islam Edi Haryono Madani Riau, Indonesia

Abstract


This study examines the concept of theft (sariqah) as one of the jarīmah that is expressly regulated in Islamic criminal law through the provisions of ḥadd sanctions which aim to protect property (ḥifẓ al-māl) and maintain social order. The development of modern society, which is characterized by the complexity of economic, social, and technological factors, requires a re-examination of the concept of sariqah so that it remains relevant to the dynamics of contemporary law. This research aims to critically analyze the concept of theft (sariqah) in Islamic criminal law by paying attention to the relationship between normative texts and the social context that surrounds them. The research uses normative legal methods with conceptual, historical, and philosophical approaches. Data was obtained through literature studies of the Qur'an, hadith, classical fiqh books, and relevant contemporary Islamic legal literature. The results of the study show that the application of the provisions of sariqah cannot be separated from the fulfillment of strict conditions, the principle of justice, and consideration of benefits. In the perspective of contemporary Islamic criminal law, sanctions are not solely understood as an instrument of retribution, but also as a means of protecting property rights, preventing crime, and embodying substantive justice. The novelty of this research lies in an integrative analysis that connects normative texts with contemporary social contexts in understanding and actualizing the concept of jarīmah sariqah.

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