TOPIC BACKGROUND

 WHAT IS MAYSIR?

Maysir is a type of gambling that is forbidden by Islam. It's a betting game where you place money or something of value to expect an uncertain outcome. In Islam, maysir is prohibited because it is considered an act of the devil that destroys morals and has more negative effects than benefits. In addition, Maysir or Qimar is a form of game in which it is required that if one of the players wins, he will take the profit from the losing player, and vice versa. Examples include gambling, such as playing cards, slot machines, or betting on sporting events such as boxing and horse racing.

Regarding this, there is evidence in the Qur'an that prohibits Maysir or Gharar in QS. Al Maidah:90, as follows:

"O you who believe, indeed (drinking) alcohol, gambling, (sacrificing to) idols, and casting lots with arrows are heinous acts, including the acts of the devil. So stay away from those actions so that you get good fortune." (QS. Al Maidah: 90).

Four conditions must be met before it can be categorized as gambling:

1. There are two parties who gamble or bet.

2. There is an object that is a bet, such as property or money.

3. There is uncertainty about the final outcome of the bet.

4. There is an element of loss for the losing party and profit for the winning party.

Types of acts that can be categorized as gambling:

1) Lottery is a game where players buy tickets with certain numbers and then vote to determine the winner. Because lotteries contain elements of betting and uncertainty, they fall under the maysir category.

2) Online gambling is a game such as poker, blackjack, and so on that is played over the internet. This gambling is considered maysir because it contains elements of betting and luck.

3) Shares that are bought do not comply with sharia and only invest by guessing (stabbing) or just listening to people's words without doing your own research before making a decision to buy shares. In addition, shares are acquired by many investors who like to speculate. This is due to the fact that chasing the increase in share prices without relying on the sale and purchase of clear assets and without sufficient knowledge can cause this activity to be considered illegal by law.