Praktik Jual Beli Bawang Merah (Studi Kasus)

Abstract

This research is motivated by the researcher’s observations of the shallot trading practices in Saruran Village, Enrekang Regency. In these practices, low-quality shallots are sold by placing them in another village that is known for producing high-quality shallots. This is done to deceive potential buyers into thinking that the shallots are of high quality, leading them to pay a higher price. The main research question addressed in this study is: What is the perspective of Sharia Economic Law on the practice of shallot trading in Saruran Village, Enrekang Regency? This study is a field research employing data collection techniques through online interviews via WhatsApp and document studies. The findings of this research indicate that the trading of shallots by placing them in another location with the intention to deceive and mislead buyers for greater profit is prohibited. This practice falls under gharar (uncertainty/fraud), which has the potential to harm others and disrupt the market, including the prices of other goods.