Al-Buti's Thoughts on Maslāhah and Its Application in the Fatwa of World Fatwa Institutions

This study aims to explore and analyze al-Buti's thoughts on maslahah (public interest) its application issued by world-prominent Fatwa Institutions, namely Ḍār al-Iftā al-Miṣriyah in Egypt, al-‘Irāqiyah Iraq, al-Majlis al-Islamī al-Sūrī Syria. The research adopts a normative method, employing conceptual, literary, sociological approaches that is analyzed descriptively. findings of this focus the concept maṣlaḥah online marriage contract fatwas aforementioned Institutions. results indicate these do not align with credible interpretation within Islamic law. Further, it can be seen two key points support conclusion: (i) they contradict maqāṣid sharī'ah (objectives law), particularly highest objective preserving religion (hiẓ al-dīn), (ii) urgency context contracts varies cannot universally applied. contributes enhancement fatwa decision-making processes Indonesia.