Dekonstruksi Toxic Masculinity dalam Hadis Nabi SAW: Perspektif Maqasid Syariah

Abstract

This study aims to deconstruct toxic masculinity in Muslim society through the interpretation of the hadith on emotional and domestic matters. Societal masculinity standards restrict men's space, requiring them to be dominant, anti-domestic, and repressive of emotions, which negatively impacts men's mental health. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method with a library research approach integrated with thematic analysis. The results show that Islam provides a solid foundation for healthy masculinity. The Prophet Muhammad is considered a role model for expressing emotions and engaging in domestic activities. The hadith refute the notion that men's involvement in the domestic sphere and emotional expression are a form of weakness. The hadith on the Prophet crying states that crying is not a weakness but rather a mercy or compassion. In the hadith, helping with housework does not diminish men's status but rather represents domestic equality between husband and wife. Emotional stability is significantly correlated with men's roles in the domestic sphere. Maintained mental health allows men to interact positively within the family, creating a harmonious and beneficial domestic environment. This deconstruction needs to be carried out as a preventive measure against the mental health crisis in men and at the same time to restore the function of religion as a source of spiritual well-being.