Contract for the Hire of a Futsal Pitch and Unilateral Cancellation in Syiah Kuala Subdistrict, Banda Aceh, Under the Ijarah ‘Ala Manafi’ Contract

Abstract

The growing public demand for sports facilities has led to an increase in the practice of renting futsal pitches, including in the city of Banda Aceh, particularly in the Syiah Kuala sub-district. The practice of renting futsal pitches is carried out through an agreement between the business operator and the renter regarding the time of use, rental price, and payment mechanism. However, in practice, differences in policy have been observed among futsal court operators, particularly regarding the setting of rental prices based on daytime and night-time rates, the application of a deposit, and cancellation mechanisms, which lack uniform standards. The objective of this study is to analyse the practice of renting out futsal courts and its alignment with the ijarah ‘ala al-manāfi‘ contract from the perspective of Islamic economic law. The research method employed is an empirical legal study using a qualitative approach, namely examining the provisions of Islamic law regarding ijarah and relating them to practices observed on the ground. Data were obtained through observation, interviews with futsal court business owners, staff, and consumers, as well as a literature review. The results of the study indicate that the practice of futsal court leasing essentially fulfils the pillars and conditions of the ijarah contract; however, there remains ambiguity and inconsistency regarding the setting of the deposit and the cancellation of the lease, thereby potentially undermining the elements of justice and legal certainty in the transaction.