This is the Position of Property in Islam 

Talking about wealth and goals '‘sharia‘'it cannot be separated from the belief system within it. Especially the position of wealth from the Islamic perspective. Therefore worldview Islam is needed in order to explain the position of this property. It is important to know that property (al-mâl) get a special place privilege in Islam.

Since its appearance, risâlah Islam came with a mission to spread benefit (welfare) for mankind. The main purpose risâlah is a guideline for human life, especially in creating benefit (welfare) that is in accordance with the principles of Islamic teachings, not based on the principles of Islamic teachings modern which positions property as absolute individual or personal 'property'.

Maslahah or those that are more commonly associated maqâshid sharia can be interpreted as the goal of sharia to maintain the continuity of human life in an orderly manner by paying attention to worldly welfare based on benefit religion (Tahir, 2001).

And maqâShid is the basis of existence sharia. MaqâShid itself includes four things First, worship. Second, habit. Third, yourâ’'rather (interaction with humans) and fourth, criminal law. Of the four forms maqâShid it is divided into three levels problem.

First goodnessûRiya (primary), second benefit hâjiyah (secondary), third tahsiniyah benefits (tertiary) or takmiliyah problems. Third benefit All of these are accumulated in one estuary, namely to protect religion ((حفظ الدين, soul,(حفظ النفس) intellect,(حفظ العقل) descendants,(حفظ النسل) and wealthحفظ المال)) (Asy-Syatibi, 1968). Considering the importance of these five benefit This has resulted in placing religion as the most important thing and wealth (mâl) is also included in its maintenance.

In relation to property (al-mâl) of course as a Muslim who understands sharia, must understand that the main source of wealth comes from the Qur'an or hadith which is the primordial principle of sharia, is then studied and verified by scholars who are experts in tafsir, fiqh and ushul fiqh. In the Qur'an it says al-mal with various forms of words mentioned approximately 87 times divided into 38 letters and 79 verses.

In another narration the word (al-mal) It is mentioned 86 times in 76 verses and 38 letters. Of 86 words mall shaped simplex with various pronunciations, then 61 times in the form of a noun congregation (amwal) and this number includes words that have the same meaning as mâl, for example, rizq, qintar, mata' And kanz (Taringan, 2012).

Basically, in the rules of the Qur'an, if a word is repeated many times, it gives a message to Muslims about the importance of the repeated word.

This is an emphasis on the word 'treasure'‘ (al-mâl) which is always repeated. For example, in a letter [al-Kahf: 46] "Wealth and children are the jewels of the world, but deeds that are eternal and righteous are better rewarded with your Lord and better to be a hope" In the letter

In the letter [al-Anfal: 28] “"And know that your possessions and your children are but a trial and that surely with Allah is a great reward" and in the letter [al-Munâfiqun: 9] "O you who believe, do not let your wealth and your children neglect you from remembering Allah. Whoever does that, then they are the ones who are the losers." 

If we look at the wording of the verses quoted from the three surahs above, it is clear that wealth is a responsibility or trust entrusted to humanity by God. To safeguard this trust and responsibility, a Muslim is required to use his wealth wisely.

Guidance on utilizing assets must be in line with and in accordance with the laws. maqâsharia law which has been determined according to Islamic law, not according to conventional legal requirements.

If this is done according to the corridor sharia, then the wealth will provide a value called a reward for goodness 'reward'. However, if the use of wealth goes beyond the provisions sharia Islam, then it is certain that these assets will not provide value, benefits or advantages, instead they will be threatened by Allah.  

Therefore, in Islam, wealth is a trust and a trust. It is not absolutely personal or individual property. If anyone thinks that wealth is a personal right, then this is a conventional understanding befitting modern humans, like secular Western thought.

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