IMPLEMENTING THE BANGGA KENCANA PROGRAM IN ROKAN HULU: A MAQĀṢID AL-SHARĪ’AH ANALYSIS

Abstract

The Bangga Kencana Program, as a strategic initiative of the Indonesian government, is often narrowly understood as a population control policy, despite its broader orientation toward family well-being and human development. This study examines the implementation of the program in Rokan Hulu Regency through the perspective of Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah, focusing on its operational strategies and normative relevance within a Muslim-majority context. This qualitative field study employed in-depth interviews with policymakers, family planning counselors, religious leaders, and community members, supported by document analysis. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of the program is closely related to the integration of religious values into implementation strategies. Collaboration between government institutions, religious leaders, and community figures enhances public acceptance of family planning and strengthens the program’s socio-cultural legitimacy. From a maqāṣid perspective, program initiatives related to maternal and child health, reproductive education, and family preparedness reflect efforts to support ḥifẓ al-dīn, ḥifẓ al-nafs, and ḥifẓ al-nasl. However, the study also identifies persistent misconceptions regarding contraception, particularly concerns related to halal status and side effects, indicating limitations in the realization of ḥifẓ al-‘aql. In addition, economic empowerment initiatives remain limited in scope, constraining the program’s contribution to ḥifẓ al-māl. The study concludes that the sustainability of the Bangga Kencana Program depends not only on administrative implementation but also on its ability to adapt to local religious and socio-cultural contexts.