The Role of Al-Hesbah in Consumer Protection and Fraud Control

Abstract

The paper has discussed the role of Hisbah in consumer protection and combating  cheating and fraud. It is one of the tools for the Islamic State to monitor the markets, and maintain the trade, economics, and moral balance on trade in the Muslim community, in accordance with religious rulings and religious values. The paper highlighted the need to adhere to Sharia in conducting all matters related to sale and purchase in the markets, whether by the seller or buyer. The research showed that Hisbah has a role and influence in controling the markets, and protecting consumers, and fight everything that it finds cheating, lying and fraud in the practice of buying and selling between the seller and the buyer. The researcher has tackled practical examples of Hisbah role in protecting the consumer.