Praktik Muzara’ah Petani Desa Glindah dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Islam

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the practice of muzara'ah contracts applied by farming communities in Glindah Village, Kedamean District, Gresik Regency, and examine its suitability with Islamic economic principles. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The research informants consist of land owners, farmers, religious leaders, and communities who know the practice of agricultural cooperation in Glindah Village. The results of the study show that the practice of muzara'ah is carried out based on family relationships, beliefs, and customs of the local community. The contract is generally carried out orally without a written agreement, while the distribution of results is carried out through several patterns, mainly based on the percentage of crop yield. It was also found that the practice of determining a certain amount of produce has different characteristics from the muzara'ah profit-sharing system. From the perspective of Islamic economics, the practice has reflected the principles of cooperation, ta'awun, willingness, productivity, and justice in land use. However, its implementation has not fully met the ideal provisions of muzara'ah, especially related to the clarity of the contract term, the distribution of production costs, the distribution of risks, and the transparency of the agreement. This practice can be understood as a form of 'urf that is acceptable as long as it does not contradict sharia principles and does not harm one of the parties