Dinamisme Ijtihad Fiqh Tentang Hospitaliti Rumah Kediaman

Dynamism of Ijtihad on the Hospitality of the Dwelling House

Abstract

Islam provides detailed guidance on matters related to quality of dwelling house to ensure comfortable life for human beings. From Islamic perspective, the meaning of a house is not confined solely to physical aspect, but it is also a place where social interaction begins as well as a place to develop a good community. The jurisprudence of hospitality towards guests derived from divine injunctions. This article aims to explain ijtihad on hospitality of dwelling house focusing on regulations that must be followed both by the hosts and guests. Revealed texts as well as opinions of the jurists on hospitality of dwelling house are analyzed. This study concludes that Islam provides a balanced guidance to the life of human beings. A balanced life as proposed by regulations of dwelling house could be observed through dynamic juristic reasoning that had evolved on that matter. Islam ensures the privacy of the occupants of the house and also acknowledges the social needs of human beings. The local custom is a vital factor needed in the evolution of ijtihad on home hospitality.