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    "data": {
        "id": 1831955,
        "msgid": "pre-order-contemporary-commerce-in-an-islamic-perspective-1782809636",
        "date": "2026-06-30 15:12:32",
        "title": "Pre-Order: Contemporary Commerce in an Islamic Perspective",
        "author": "Retizen",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "The pre-order system, a common feature of modern digital commerce, is examined through the lens of Islamic jurisprudence. Scholars generally permit pre-orders provided they adhere to Sharia principles, including clear contracts, specific product details, and agreed delivery times. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has also issued recommendations to ensure such transactions avoid uncertainty and protect both buyers and sellers.",
        "content": "<p>In the modern era, trade continues to evolve with various\ninnovations, including the pre-order system. In this system, a buyer\norders and pays for goods that are not yet available, with a delivery\ntime agreed upon in the future. However, the emergence of pre-orders\nraises questions from an Islamic perspective. What is the ruling on this\nsystem? Is it permissible? Understanding the ruling on pre-orders in\nIslam is important for Muslims to avoid usury, gharar (uncertainty), and\npractices that are not in accordance with Sharia. Based on\njurisprudential analysis, several scholars permit pre-orders in Islam as\nlong as they fulfill Sharia principles. The transaction must have a\nclear contract containing detailed information about the ordered goods,\nprice, and delivery time. The goods must also have clear and specific\nspecifications to avoid misunderstanding and dispute. Furthermore, the\nprice must be fixed and agreed upon by both parties at the time of the\ncontract, and the seller must not unilaterally increase it later. The\nIndonesian Ulema Council (MUI), in its fatwa concerning online trading,\nhas also provided recommendations for pre-order transactions. Sellers\nmust ensure the availability of goods before opening a pre-order,\nprovide complete and clear information about the product, and facilitate\norder cancellations with a full refund if the goods are not available or\ndo not match the order. Pre-order is a contemporary form of sale that is\npermissible in Islam as long as it adheres to these Sharia principles,\nallowing Muslims to conduct transactions safely and in a halal\nmanner.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pre-order-contemporary-commerce-in-an-islamic-perspective-1782809636",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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