IJTIHAD HAKIM DALAM MENENTUKAN KADAR NAFKAH MUT’AH DAN NAFKAH ‘IDDAH (STUDI PADA PENGADILAN AGAMA YOGYAKARTA TAHUN 2026)NIM.: 19103050033Muhammad Alfin AzizurrohmanauthorThe study is motivated by the existence of different judicial decisions in determining the amount of mut'ah and iddah maintenance despite relatively similar case characteristics. These differences indicate that judges exercise ijtihad in achieving justice based on the specific circumstances of each case. This research is qualitative field research employing a normative juridical approach. Primary data were collected through interviews with judges of the Yogyakarta Religious Court, while secondary data were obtained from statutory regulations, the Compilation of Islamic Law, court decisions, Islamic legal literature, and other relevant academic sources. The data were analyzed descriptively using a qualitative approach with inductive reasoning. The findings indicate that judges determine the amount of mut'ah and iddah maintenance not only by referring to statutory provisions but also by exercising ijtihad based on the facts revealed during the trial, including the husband's financial capability, the duration of the marriage, the wife's condition, the conduct of the parties, and the principles of fairness and justice. The variation in maintenance awards reflects the application of justice tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. From the perspective of maslahah mursalah, the judges' ijtihad demonstrates an effort to achieve public benefit by protecting the rights of former wives while taking into account the financial capacity of former husbands. Consequently, the judicial decisions provide not only legal certainty but also justice and social benefit.346.01 Hukum Keluarga - Hukum Pernikahan2026-08-26UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA YOGYAKARTA;FAKULTAS SYARI’AH DAN HUKUMThesis