Contemporary Ad-Dakhil in Ahkam Matters

The phenomenon of Al-dakhil in the determination of Islamic law (ahkam) is a crucial issue that threatens the purity and objectivity of sharia, especially amidst the strong flow of external influences in the contemporary era. Al-dakhil refers to the entry of external elements such as local culture, political pressure, economic interests, and the dominance of digital media into the legal istinbat process without a valid basis in sharia. This study is motivated by concerns about the emergence of Islamic legal products that are more influenced by public opinion, power, or popular narratives than authoritative ushuliyah methodology. Using a qualitative approach through the method of library study and descriptive-analytical analysis, this study examines classical and contemporary literature in the field of ushul fiqh to identify the types of al-dakhil and their impact on the authenticity of Islamic law. The results of the study show that al-dakhil can appear in the form of cultural interventions that are contrary to sharia, adjustments to law for political interests, to fatwas born from social media pressure without going through a valid istinbat process. This condition not only has the potential to damage the integrity of Islamic law. Therefore, it is important to apply a systematic ushuliyah approach, by integrating the principles of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah and maslahah in filtering external influences. In conclusion, filtering al-dakhil is an essential scientific and methodological step to keep Islamic law authentic, valid, and able to answer the needs of the times in a relevant manner.