The role of virtual marriage in enhancing economic empowerment of individuals as aligned with Maqaṣid al-shari῾ah

Objective: This research attempts to shed some light on the concept and the application of Maqᾱṣid al-Sharῑ῾ah (the objectives of Islamic Law) in materializing virtual marriage in enhancing economic empowerment. Methods: This study uses the library study method. Among the reading materials that have been referred include those materials related to the virtual marriage, Maqᾱṣid al-Sharῑ῾ah, and economic empowerment. Qualitative approach is used in this study to collect information, documents and data accordingly with regard to the topic discussed. Results: By understanding the importance of virtual marriage especially during Covid19, we can further enhance the Islamic family law to ensure its positive impact in the enhancement of economic empowerment. Findings of this research show that the theory of Maqᾱṣid alSharῑ῾ah is extremely relevant in addressing the current practices of Islamic family law in terms of Muslim virtual marriage in materializing positive economic impact. Conclusion: This study promotes the importance of exercising virtual marriage which is deeply intertwined with traditional marriage as they experience a positive economic growth-effect in a country. In doing so, there is a need for extending the application of Maqaṣῑd al-Sharῑ῾ah in promoting virtual marriage to comprehensive development of social and economic at macro level both in theory and application