The Role of the Husband as the Leader of the Family in Islam (A Psychological Study of Surah An-Nisa' Verse 34)

Satria Rusydan Ilmawan, Abdul Haris

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This paper discusses the husband's role as the leader within the family from both Islamic and psychological perspectives. Surah An-Nisa' verse 34 serves as the theological foundation affirming that men are responsible for being qawwām (leaders) in the family. However, this concept of leadership is sometimes misunderstood as a form of gender injustice toward women. This study examines the husband's leadership based on An-Nisa' verse 34 by integrating classical Qur'anic interpretations (tafsir) with psychological theories. The method used is library research with an interdisciplinary approach combining Qur'anic exegesis and family psychology. The findings indicate that the husband's leadership role is not a form of dominance but a trust (amanah) to guide, protect, and provide for the family with fairness and compassion. From a psychological perspective, ideal husband leadership aligns with the authoritative leadership style, attachment theory (emotional bonding), and emotional intelligence, all of which contribute to the family's psychological well-being. Therefore, the concept of qawwām in Islam reinforces the principles of justice, compassion, and responsibility in building a harmonious and prosperous family.

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qawwām; interdisciplinary; psychology; An-Nisa' verse 34

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