Islamic Law and Campus Governance Against Drug Abuse:
Preventive Strategies and Restorative Rehabilitation in Indonesian Universities
a–e PhD Students, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Semarang, Indonesia
Abstract
Drug abuse has become a serious threat to the moral, intellectual, and social fabric of contemporary societies, including Indonesia. As a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia is uniquely positioned to respond to this crisis by integrating Islamic legal principles with national policies and educational strategies. This article examines drug abuse from an Islamic legal perspective and analyzes the preventive and corrective roles of Indonesian universities in addressing this phenomenon.
Using a qualitative socio-legal approach, the study combines doctrinal analysis of Islamic law and Indonesian narcotics legislation with a review of university policies, programs, and practices. The findings reveal that Islamic law offers a comprehensive normative framework that not only prohibits narcotics as mukhaddirāt based on the principle of ḥifẓ al-‘aql, but also emphasizes moral education, repentance, and rehabilitation.
Keywords: Islamic law; drug abuse; Indonesian universities; maqāṣid al-sharī‘a; prevention; rehabilitation
1. Introduction
Drug abuse represents one of the most alarming social problems of the modern era, cutting across age, class, religion, and geography. Its destructive impact extends beyond physical health to psychological stability, family structures, and social cohesion.
2. Theoretical and Legal Framework
Islamic law regards the preservation of intellect (ḥifẓ al-‘aql) as one of the essential objectives of the Sharīʿa. Any substance that impairs rational judgment is prohibited under the category of mukhaddirāt.
3. Methodology
This study adopts a qualitative socio-legal and doctrinal research design, combining normative analysis of Islamic legal sources with contextual examination of university practices in Indonesia.
4. Preventive and Rehabilitative Roles of Universities
Universities play a critical role in prevention through regulation, curriculum integration, moral education, and counseling. Corrective approaches grounded in restorative justice and Islamic ethics emphasize repentance, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
Fiqh-Based Preventive and Restorative Framework
| Dimension | Islamic Legal Foundation | National Legal Basis | University-Level Implementation | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibition & Prevention | Ḥifẓ al-ʿAql, al-Ḍarar Yuzāl | Law No. 35/2009 on Narcotics | Code of conduct, awareness campaigns | Reduced vulnerability |
| Moral Formation | Tarbiyah, Taʿdīb, Taqwā | Higher Education Law | Curriculum integration, mentoring | Moral resilience |
| Early Detection | Sadd al-Dharāʾiʿ | Campus reporting obligations | Screening, peer monitoring | Faster intervention |
| Rehabilitation | Tawbah, Iṣlāḥ, Raḥmah | Mandatory rehabilitation policy | Counseling, academic support | Reintegration |
| Collaboration | Kafālah | National Narcotics Program | MoUs with BNN & rehab centers | Sustainable ecosystem |
5. Conclusion
Harmonizing Islamic legal norms, national narcotics law, and university governance enables higher education institutions to protect students while upholding justice, compassion, and moral responsibility.
References
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