Praktik Adopsi Kucing Dengan Ketentuan Harga (Studi Jual Beli Kucing Kec. Tenayan Raya Kota Pekanbaru)

Abstract

This research examines the practice of cat adoption with price requirements in Tenayan Raya District, Pekanbaru City, from the perspective of Islamic economic law. This practice generally involves purebred cats such as Angora, Himalayan, and Persian, with the term "mahar" (dowry) used instead of "price." The study employs a phenomenological method to describe the subjective experiences of individuals involved in these transactions. The findings indicate that this practice is essentially a disguised form of buying and selling but is considered permissible under Islamic law as long as the cats are not used for consumption. From a fiqh perspective, the practice is deemed valid as it fulfills the principle of maṣlaḥah (public benefit) and provides social benefits.