المال المختلط بالحرام : دراسة فقهية تطبيقية على المجتمع المسلم في فطاني

Abstract

This study investigates the issue of property mixed with haram elements in Patani. The principal purpose of the study is to illustrate the stand of classical and contemporary Muslim scholars regarding the ruling of making use of mixed wealth, disposing and getting rid of the haram elements based on verses of the Qur’an and Prophetic traditions. The inductive method was used to collect data from the related classical and contemporary Fiqh sources. Meanwhile, the analytical method was used to thoroughly analyse the collected data in accordance with the Qur’an, Sunnah and opinions of the Companions. The researcher then discussed the opinions across different sources. Finally, the applied method was also used to determine the applicability of the phenomenon. Findings of this study reveal that the majority of Muslims in the Patani community understood the idea of mixed wealth. Furthermore, the survey findings yield that the majority of the sampled population was not of the opinion that impermissible wealth that is mixed with permissible one can be dealt with. However, a few of them expressed agreement to deal or make use of mixed wealth. The study suggests a way out of impermissible wealth by spending it on a permissible cause for charitable organisations or poor and less fortunate individuals. However, wasting wealth as such by burning it or throwing it into the sea is impermissible. Nonetheless, taking their knowledge and understanding of permissible wealth into serious consideration, the study found that the Muslim majority in the Patani community has yet to stop dealing with impermissible wealth such as dealing with conventional or usury banks, which is justified by reasons of necessity and difficulty or being in special circumstances. Finally, the study provides fruitful suggestions and recommendations that could help the Muslim community in Patani avoid dealing with impermissible wealth.