TINJAUAN KAIDAH FIKIH DAF‘U AL-ḌARAR MUQADDAM ‘ALĀ JALBI AL-MAṢĀLIḤ TERHADAP PERUBAHAN SISTEM KATERING

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the change in the catering system in the female dormitory of IAI STIBA Makassar from mandatory to optional from the perspective of the Islamic jurisprudence principle of daf‘u al-ḍarar muqaddam ‘alā jalbi al-maṣāliḥ. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and questionnaires distributed to female dormitory students. Data analysis was carried out descriptively and analytically with reference to the principles of Islamic jurisprudence. The results show that the change in the catering system provides several benefits, including easing the financial burden on students, providing flexibility in determining consumption patterns, and increasing the efficiency of kitchen management. However, this policy also causes several disadvantages, such as less regular eating patterns, the potential for decreased nutritional intake quality, and reduced social interaction among students. Based on an analysis of Islamic jurisprudence, the change in the catering system is deemed to be in line with the principle of daf‘u al-ḍarar muqaddam ‘alā jalbi al-maṣāliḥ, as it is able to eliminate greater harm by taking on lesser harm (al-ḍarar al-akhaff). Therefore, this policy can be maintained provided there is supervision and guidance to minimize any negative impacts that arise.