سد ذريعة احتكار الطعام لرفع الأضرار عن الأمة

Abstract

This paper aims to highlight the effectiveness of the Islamic legal principle of Sadd alDharā’i (Blocking the Means) in addressing the phenomenon of food hoarding. It presents a contemporary juristic and analytical study، examining the concept of hoarding، its legal ruling، and its societal effects. The paper explores the linkage between hoarding and Sadd al-Dharā’i، and offers relevant modern applications. The study concludes that this principle offers a strong legal tool to safeguard food security and prevent economic harm to society. It recommends broader implementation of this principle within economic policies of Islamic countries.