Village Regulations on Livestock Management and Their Role in Promoting Maslahah Families

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of Village Regulation Number 12 of 2021 concerning livestock management in Banjarsari Village, Bejen District, and its contribution to promoting maslahah families. The research is motivated by the increasing social conflicts arising from the free-ranging management of livestock, particularly chickens and ducks, which has led to environmental sanitation problems, unpleasant odors, crop damage, and tensions among community members. The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the regulation’s implementation, identify factors hindering its enforcement, and evaluate its relevance from the perspective of Islamic law based on the concept of maslahah. Employing a qualitative method with an empirical juridical approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving village officials, community leaders, livestock owners, and affected residents. The findings reveal that the implementation of the regulation has not been fully effective due to limited legal awareness, economic constraints, traditional livestock-raising practices, and weak monitoring by village authorities. Nevertheless, the regulation has contributed positively to improving environmental awareness, reducing potential social disputes, and fostering community harmony. From the perspective of Islamic law, the regulation reflects the principles of maslahah and maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, particularly the protection of life (ḥifẓ al-nafs), property (ḥifẓ al-māl), and social order. Therefore, livestock management through village regulations can serve as an important instrument in supporting the realization of maslahah families and sustainable community welfare.