Review of the Compilation of Sharia Economic Law on Down Payment of Rice Field Rent Down Payment

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the practice of down payment in rice field rental in Tinjoman Lama Village, Padangsidimpuan Hutaimbaru District and review it based on the Compilation of Sharia Economic Law. This research is a field research with a qualitative approach and uses a descriptive-analytical method. The data was obtained through in-depth interviews with rice field owners, tenants, traditional leaders, religious leaders, and village officials, and strengthened by observation and documentation studies. The results of the study show that the advance payment of rice field rent is a common practice and has become a habit ('urf) in the local community. The down payment is paid at the beginning of the contract as a sign of the tenant's seriousness and guarantee for the rice field owner, while repayment is made after harvest according to the agreement on the lease term. However, this practice has not been accompanied by clarity of the contract, especially regarding the time of use of rice fields and the mechanism for refunding the advance if the contract does not continue. Judging from Compilation of Sharia Economic Law, advance payments in ijarah contracts are basically allowed as long as they meet the principles and conditions of the contract and are based on the agreement of the parties. However, the practice of non-uniform advance refunds has the potential to cause injustice and lead to 'urf fasid if it harms one of the parties.