PANDANGAN MAJELIS ULAMA INDONESIA TERHADAP PELAKU JUDI ONLINE DAN DAMPAKNYA KEPADA PEMENUHAN KEWAJIBAN KEPADA KELUARGA

Abstract

The impact of online gambling is not only limited to the individuals involved, but also spreads to families and surrounding communities. Economically, many families experience financial difficulties because family members are addicted to online gambling which results in an impact on fulfilling obligations to the family. This study discusses the opinions of the Indonesian Ulema Council of Langkat Regency regarding online gambling perpetrators, the impact of online gambling on fulfilling obligations to family, recommendations and steps taken to deal with the problem of online gambling and its success. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method that is descriptive with an empirical approach. The informants in this study were the Indonesian Ulema Council of Langkat Regency. Data collection using observation, interviews and documentation methods. Data analysis using data reduction, triangulation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study explain the views of the Indonesian Ulema Council of Langkat Regency towards online gambling perpetrators, namely condemning the act as a serious violation of Islamic law, but still opening the door for the perpetrators to repent and return to the right path. The views of the Indonesian Ulema Council of Langkat Regency regarding the impact of online gambling on fulfilling obligations to the family are that online gambling has a very large negative impact on the family's economic obligations. Online gambling addiction causes heads of households to ignore their responsibilities in meeting the basic needs of the family, such as food, education, and health. The recommendations and steps given by the Indonesian Ulema Council of Langkat Regency in dealing with online gambling problems include various strategic efforts, such as strengthening public education, strict law enforcement, and cooperation between the MUI, the government, and law enforcement officers. However, the success of the steps taken by the MUI of Langkat Regency is considered still low. The MUI is limited to issuing fatwas and moral appeals, while concrete actions such as blocking online gambling sites by the Ministry of Communication and Information and taking action by law enforcement officers are key factors that are not yet fully effective.