Integrasi Teori Hierarki Kebutuhan Abraham Maslow Dan Maqasid Al-Shariʿah Terhadap Urgensi Kepuasan Seksual Sebagai Kunci Membangun Keharmonisan Keluarga

Abstract

This study explores the urgency of sexual satisfaction in marriage as an essential factor in building family harmony, integrating Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory and Maqasid al-Shariʿah. It employs a literature review with a qualitative research approach, drawing data from books, journals, and websites related to the research topic. The study asserts that sexual satisfaction is a crucial element in establishing and maintaining family harmony. The findings indicate that sexual satisfaction significantly enhances the quality of the marital relationship, strengthens emotional bonds, and reduces potential conflicts within the marriage. The research utilizes a combined theoretical framework of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al-Shariʿah. From Maslow's perspective, sexual satisfaction not only fulfills physiological needs but also influences higher-level needs such as safety, love, self-esteem, and self-actualization, all of which contribute to family stability and happiness. Meanwhile, from the Maqasid al-Shariʿah perspective, sexual satisfaction is considered a vital element in the preservation of progeny (hifz an-nasl) and life (hifz an-nafs), supporting the overall well-being of individuals and families. These findings emphasize that maintaining sexual satisfaction in marriage is a key step in achieving and sustaining family harmony, with broad implications for the physical, mental, and spiritual health of couples. This research offers significant contributions to marriage counselors, educators, and policymakers in designing programs that support family well-being through the enhancement of sexual satisfaction.