Konsep Relasi Seksual Dalam Pernikahan Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Kebahagian Keluarga Menurut Ibnu Katsir Dan M. Quraish Shihab

Sexual relations in the household, according to Ibn Katsir and M. Quraish Shihab, are an important part of achieving family happiness, although both have different emphases according to their background and context of interpretation. The formulation of the problem of this research is how the concept of sexual relations between husband and wife towards family happiness according to Ibn Katsir and M. Quraish Shihab, how the similarities and differences of Ibn Katsir and M. Quraish Shihab's thoughts on sexual relations in marriage, how the relevance of Ibn Katsir and M. Quraish Shihab's thoughts on sexual relations between husband and wife to modern family life. The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe the concept of sexual relations between husband and wife towards family happiness according to Ibn Kathir and M. Quraish Shihab, to analyze and describe the similarities and differences in the thoughts of Ibn Kathir and M. Quraish Shihab towards sexual relations in marriage and to determine the relevance of the thoughts of Ibn Kathir and M. Quraish Shihab towards sexual relations between husband and wife with modern family life. This study uses a qualitative research method with a comparative descriptive approach. Data processing uses editing, classification and conclusions from the data of the interpretation of the Qur'an al-adzim and interpretation of al-misbah. The results of the research on the concept of sexual relations between husband and wife towards family happiness according to Ibn Kathir and M. Quraish Shihab are both oriented towards worship and family happiness. If analyzed through the theory of Mubadalah and Maqasid al-Syari'ah, both complement each other in building the concept of sexual relations that are humane, fair, and foster family happiness. The similarities between the two scholars emphasize that sexual relations are part of worship that must be carried out with manners and mutual respect and play an important role in maintaining household harmony, while the differences are that Ibn Kathir is more normative, protected by sharia, and based on classical fiqh while M. Quraish Shihab is more flexible, adding emotional aspects, considering social and psychological aspects in contemporary families. The relevance of Ibn Kathir and M. Quraish Shihab's thoughts on sexual relations in the context of modern families, their thoughts can complement each other, Ibn Kathir's emphasis on wife's obedience can be interpreted as a shared responsibility to maintain harmony and M. Quraish Shihab's approach emphasizes compassion and equality which are relevant in facing the challenges of modern families where communication and mutual understanding are the main keys. By combining these two perspectives, a married couple can build a harmonious relationship, mutual respect, and in accordance with Islamic values in the context of the family.