Implementation of Purchasing Through Local E-Catalog Transactions in the West Bangka Regency Government

Abstract

As times change, the issues and phenomena in muamalah fiqh—specifically regarding economic transactions—have become increasingly diverse, necessitating a more in-depth examination due to certain differences in application compared to classical muamalah fiqh. One such example is online commerce (e-commerce), particularly local e-catalogs. Thus, in buying and selling transactions in local e-catalogs, it is hoped that a fair, transparent trading environment can be created, in accordance with the principles of muamalah fiqh, which will ultimately bring benefits to all parties involved. This study aims to answer the following questions: (1) How is the application of buying and selling through local e-catalog transactions implemented in the West Bangka Regency Government? (2) How is the implementation of buying and selling through local e-catalog transactions in the West Bangka Regency Government analyzed from the perspective of Islamic Commercial Law? This research falls under the category of field research using a descriptive-analytical research method and data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study found that the implementation of the local e-catalog in Bangka Barat in 2023 has been quite effective, although there are still local government agencies that conduct procurement processes manually. A total of 2,397 products were listed, and 5,288 transactions were made, totaling Rp54,451,176,269. An analysis of the implementation of buying and selling through local e-catalog transactions, as viewed from the perspective of Islamic commercial law (fiqh al-muamalah), has fulfilled the principles of Islamic commercial law, namely the prohibition of injustice in commercial dealings, the prohibition of gharar (uncertainty), the prohibition of riba (usury), the prohibition of maysir (gambling), as well as the principles of honesty and trustworthiness.