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Sex Dolls in Islamic Thought: A Qur’anic and Maqasidic Analysis of Sexuality and Tamatsil

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The increasing use of sex dolls raises ethical, social, and religious concerns, particularly in Islamic discourse. While Islamic scholarship has extensively discussed sexuality and statues (tamatsil), there remains a research gap in analyzing their intersection within modern technology. This study examines the permissibility of sex dolls within Islamic ethics and law by integrating Qur’anic interpretation and Maqasid al-Shariah. A qualitative hermeneutical and thematic (tafsir maudhu’i) approach is employed to analyze Surah Al-Ma'arij (70:29-31), Surah Saba’ (34:13), and Surah Al-Anbiya' (21:52). Classical and contemporary exegeses, along with fatwas from Dar al-Ifta' Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, provide legal insights. Findings indicate that sex dolls contradict Islamic ethical principles, particularly hifz al-‘ird (preserving dignity), hifz an-nasl (preserving lineage), and hifz al-aql (preserving intellect). Fatwas classify sex dolls as haram due to their potential to normalize unethical behavior and disrupt marital relationships.

Source: TAFSE Journal of Qur anic Studies

DOI: 10.22373/tafse.v9i2.28716

Authors: Muhammad Pradipa Wicaksono, Lukmanul Hakim, Saifullah Saifullah, Nixson Nixson, Masyhuri Putra

Institution: Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau

Language: English

Topic: Qur’anic Interpretation Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409737755

FWCI: 1.273

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Cited by: 1

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