Al-Hiwalah : Journal Syariah Economic Law
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Al-Hiwalah : Journal Syariah Economic Law

Integration of the Principles of Al-Ghunm bi Al-Ghurm and the Prohibition of Dhaman in Mudharabah: A Normative Analysis of DSN-MUI Fatwa No. 115/2017

Edy Saputra (STAIN Tengku Dirundeng Meulaboh)
Amrizal Amrizal Hamsa (STAIN Tengku Dirundeng Meulaboh)
Mohammad Ridwan (Universitas Darussalam Gontor)
Hamdanil (STAIN Mandailing Natal)
Putri Alya Sabina (Al-Azhar University)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the integration of the principles of al-ghunm bi al-ghurm and the prohibition of liability on a trustee (al-amīn) in mudharabah contracts, particularly within DSN-MUI Fatwa No. 115/2017, and evaluates its consistency with contemporary Islamic financial practices. This research employs a normative legal approach using descriptive-analytical and interpretative methods based on library research of classical fiqh literature, legal maxims, fatwas, and relevant scholarly works. The findings reveal that both principles are conceptually integrated into a coherent normative framework governing risk allocation and liability, as reflected in the determination of profit-sharing ratios (nisbah), the prohibition of fixed returns, and the allocation of losses to the shahib al-māl except in cases of negligence, misconduct, or breach of contract. However, contemporary practices demonstrate significant deviations through guarantee mechanisms, profit smoothing, and risk-averse institutional strategies, which tend to shift the model from risk-sharing to risk transfer. The study contributes by proposing an integrated analytical framework that unifies these two legal maxims, which have largely been examined separately in previous studies, thereby offering a more systematic basis for evaluating Shariah compliance in mudharabah. It concludes that although the normative integration is well-established, its practical implementation remains inconsistent and requires stronger alignment between Islamic legal principles and institutional practices.

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AlHiwalah

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Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Jurnal Hukum Ekonomi Syariah (Online/ elektronik) yaitu jurnal ilmiah peer review yang fokus menyebarluaskan hasil penellitian di bidang Fikih, Hukum Ekonomi Islam, Fiqh Muamalah, dan Ekonomi Syariah. Jurnal ini diterbitkan oleh Jurusan Hukum Ekonomi Syariah Fakultas Syariah Institut Agama Islam ...