Analysis of the Lease Agreement for the Wakaf Rice Fields at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor from the Perspective of Fiqh Mu’amalah

Abstract

The practice of leasing agricultural land to be managed and the proceeds utilized by the cultivators has been in place for centuries, particularly in rural areas where it serves as a primary occupation for the community. Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor, which is also a Wakaf institution, has agricultural land that is leased to the local community. The process of leasing this Wakaf rice field is regulated by the foundation responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the Pondok Modern Wakaf, particularly the lands in Ponorogo. According to Fiqh, leasing land is termed ijarah, which is a contract for taking benefit from a property in exchange for a fixed payment. In this study, the researcher aims to analyze the lease agreement of the Wakaf rice fields at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor based on the perspective of fiqh mu’amalah. The research method employed is qualitative, using data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that the Wakaf rice field lease agreement at PMDG occurs before the first planting season at the beginning of the rainy season, where an agreement is made between the cultivator and the YPPWPM, with payment for the lease made in advance. This process follows the agreed-upon rules..