RELASI GENDER DALAM RANAH POLITIK: PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN DAN TAFSIR (KEPEMIMPINAN, PARTISIPASI POLITIK, DAN WACANA TAFSIR KONTEMPORER)

Abstract

Gender relations in the political sphere remain one of the prominent issues in contemporary Islamic studies. Debates surrounding women's leadership, political participation, and the interpretation of Qur’anic verses related to gender relations have produced diverse perspectives among Muslim scholars and exegetes. This study aims to examine gender relations in politics from the perspective of the Qur’an and its interpretations, focusing on leadership, political participation, and contemporary exegetical discourse. The research employs a library research method with a descriptive-analytical approach to relevant Qur’anic verses and various classical and contemporary tafsir literature. The findings indicate that the Qur’an positions both men and women as equal moral agents who share responsibility in promoting social welfare and justice. Although certain verses have often been used to restrict women's leadership roles, contemporary interpretations tend to contextualize these verses within their socio-historical settings, thereby allowing broader opportunities for women to participate in and hold political office. Women's political participation is viewed as part of the implementation of the Qur’anic principles of justice, consultation (sh?r?), and enjoining good while forbidding evil, which apply to all believers regardless of gender. Therefore, contemporary tafsir discourse offers a more inclusive understanding of gender relations in politics while remaining grounded in Qur’anic values. This study contributes to the development of gender-oriented Qur’anic interpretation and enriches discussions on the role of women in Islamic political thought.