Understanding Community Perceptions of Mawaddah Warahmah in the Formation of Sakinah Families in West Kotamobagu, Indonesia

Authors

  • karwiyah timbalemba Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Abbas Baco Miro Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Hurriah Ali Hasan Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Cherryn Nanditha Putri Universitas Bina Nusantara

Abstract

This study aims to examine the understanding of the West Kotamobagu community regarding the concept of mawaddah warahmah and to analyze its implementation in the formation of sakinah families. The research employed a qualitative field approach through direct interviews with community members. The findings reveal that the community interprets mawaddah as enduring love and affection maintained to preserve family harmony, while rahmah is understood as divine mercy reflected in mutual compassion, forgiveness, and care among family members. The implementation of these values is manifested through open communication, daily attention to one another, and patience in dealing with household challenges. Supporting factors identified include strong faith, religious observance, adequate economic conditions, and an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of husband and wife. Conversely, several obstacles are encountered, such as ineffective communication, economic difficulties, limited religious understanding, and the influence of social media that reduces direct interaction between spouses. Based on these findings, this study suggests strengthening the learning of mawaddah warahmah values, family communication training, economic empowerment, social media literacy, and the enhancement of religious knowledge as key efforts to realize a harmonious and happy sakinah family grounded in the principles of mawaddah warahmah.

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Published

2025-10-14

How to Cite

Understanding Community Perceptions of Mawaddah Warahmah in the Formation of Sakinah Families in West Kotamobagu, Indonesia. (2025). Indonesian Journal of Matrimonial and Family Law, 1(1). https://journal.unismuh.ac.id/index.php/ijmfl/article/view/19653

How to Cite

Understanding Community Perceptions of Mawaddah Warahmah in the Formation of Sakinah Families in West Kotamobagu, Indonesia. (2025). Indonesian Journal of Matrimonial and Family Law, 1(1). https://journal.unismuh.ac.id/index.php/ijmfl/article/view/19653