Dropshipping Berbasis Akad Salam Pada Supplier MBU Store di Marketplace Shopee

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technology has transformed trading practices, one of which is the growing implementation of the dropshipping system across various marketplaces, including Shopee. Dropshipping enables individuals to sell products without directly owning or maintaining inventory, as the procurement and delivery processes are handled by suppliers. Despite offering convenience and accessibility for business activities, dropshipping raises several issues from the perspective of Islamic economic law, particularly concerning ownership of goods, clarity of the transaction object, payment mechanisms, delivery time, and the seller's responsibility toward consumers. This study aims to analyze the practice of dropshipping at MBU Store on the Shopee marketplace and examine its conformity with the principles and requirements of the salam contract in Islamic economic law.

This study employs a library research method by examining various written sources, including classical Islamic literature, books, scientific journals, and other relevant references related to the salam contract, online transactions, and the dropshipping system.

The findings indicate that the dropshipping mechanism at MBU Store involves product promotion by the dropshipper, ordering goods from the supplier after receiving a transaction from the consumer, payment prior to delivery, order confirmation, and direct shipment of the goods by the supplier to the consumer on behalf of the dropshipper. This practice demonstrates conformity with the characteristics of a salam contract, particularly regarding advance payment, clear product specifications, and the delivery of goods at an agreed time.

Furthermore, the relationship between the dropshipper and the supplier may be understood as a form of parallel salam, provided that each contract is established independently and is not contingent upon the other. Nevertheless, such conformity depends on the fulfillment of the pillars and requirements of the salam contract, as well as transparency of information, certainty of delivery time, and responsibility toward consumers. Therefore, the dropshipping practice conducted by MBU Store through the Shopee marketplace may be considered permissible from the perspective of Islamic economics, provided that it is carried out honestly, transparently, fairly, responsibly, and in accordance with Sharia principles.