Gharar in online shopping: a case study among UiTM students / Nur Izzati Rodzi

• Main Author: Rodzi, Nur Izzati
• Format: Student Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Islam; Islam and economics; The practice of Islam
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/76372/1/76372.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/76372/

People enjoy shopping on the internet. In certain cases, individuals are completely unaware that there is a gharar component to it. When a banned element is present, the transaction is rendered void. From this study, we can learn about UiTM students' engagement in gharar-related internet transactions. Gharar is a banned factor that is frequently seen, particularly in transactions involving online buying. It is something that may happen without anybody realizing it since it can happen in a variety of situations. As a result, it appears that gharar is a common occurrence, as it is linked to a variety of activities, particularly while online purchasing. Due to a lack of awareness many sellers on Shopee, in particular, are selling abandoned parcels, buying odd items, and surprise boxes, and surprisingly Muslims, are buying them. Objective of this study is to determine how well UiTM students comprehend and participate in gharar in online purchases to assess pupils who engage in gharar-related internet shopping and to determine the elements that influence gharar's engagement. The emphasis of this research will be on UiTM students' engagement and comprehension of gharar in online buying. In this study, students will be given a survey form, which will be utilized as a quantitative way of investigation. The questionnaire was created using Google Forms, and it delivered over WhatsApp and Telegram. The result of this research is respondents have a strong comprehension of gharar and that they avoid online transactions that include gharar. Influence from others, fascinating advertisements, lack of exposure to gharar, and just for fun are the four elements of engagement in online transactions that contain a gharar aspect. People may quickly acquire things using their gadgets’ in this globalized era, and without realizing it, they are likely to take it easy when it comes to forbidden aspects in the sale and purchase contracts.