PCNU Purworejo Explain Why Puppet Game Is Haram, There Is An Element Of Gambling When Inserting Coins

ILLUSTRATION/UNSPLASH/Aj Garcia

JAKARTA - LBM PCNU Purworejo, Central Java, stated that claw doll games, which are often found in play areas in shopping centers, are categorized as haram. The claw doll game is categorized by PCNU Purworejo as gambling.

"The law on the game of claw puppets as in the legal description is not allowed or forbidden because it contains elements of gambling, so the law providing it is also forbidden," said Bahtsul Masail PCNU Purworejo's decision, on Saturday, September 17, 2022 M / 20 Safar 1444 H regarding the law on the game of claw puppets. reported by VOI from the PCNU Purworejo website, Thursday, September 22.

This claw doll was decided to be haram because it included elements of gambling based on the discussion of LBM PCNU Purworejo in the selapanan routine at the AL-Firdaus Grand Mosque, Kauman, Village. Kemiri Lor, Kec. Hazelnut.

The following is the decision of Bahtsul Masail LBM PCNU Purworejo quoted from the PCNU Purworejo website:

Problem Description

The game of claw dolls with claw-shaped machines or known as claw machines is now starting to spread to remote villages, not only in the city center.

This game can be played by entering coins that were previously exchanged for money, 1 coin can be exchanged for one thousand rupiah.

When a coin is inserted, the claw-like thing can be played by picking up the doll that is under the clamp to pick up and sliding it into the hole where the doll is removed from the machine with a slidable stick to direct the claws.

When the doll is successfully removed, the doll can be owned by the player.

This game is very difficult because the clamped doll is easy to come off, when it is released then the next coin is needed to start clamping the doll again. This game is quite popular with children.

Answer

The law on the game of claw puppets as in the legal description is not allowed or forbidden because it contains elements of gambling, so the law providing it is also forbidden.

Notes

1. The element of gambling in question is any surrender of property as a comparison of a benefit that he will receive but that benefit may or may not succeed (speculation).

2. Practices as described above cannot be directed to aqad ijaroh or leasing practices, because if the player already knows he will fail, then he will not participate in the game.

3. Parents or guardians must prohibit their children by admonishing, advising and giving understanding not to participate in the game, because it contains elements of gambling which are prohibited by religion.