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Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT), as an Islamic microfinance institution, plays a crucial role in enhancing financial inclusion and empowering the economy of communities in Indonesia. By combining the functions of Baitul Maal for managing social funds and Baitul Tamwil for productive financing, BMT supports the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and reinforces the principles of Islamic finance. This study examines the development of BMT in Indonesia during the period from 2014 to 2019 through a descriptive qualitative approach and literature review. The results indicate that the number of BMTs increased from around 4,000 units in 2014 to 4,500 units in 2018, with a significant contribution to promoting financial inclusion, especially for the lower-middle-income population. However, BMT faces challenges related to complex regulations, unintegrated data collection, and the need for enhanced transparency and accountability in its operations. This study aims to provide insights for better policy development to support the role of BMT.

Islamic boarding schools are educational institutions that are free from credit or financing practices. Islamic boarding schools are free from online loans, currently many santri are trapped in online loans. The purpose of this study is to analyze in depth the santri who have online loans, the reasons for making online loans, and how to pay off these loans. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach based on the phenomenon with the aim of obtaining sample data results in the field. Comprehensive surveys and interviews were conducted with santri who have online loans at boarding schools. The sample consisted of 40 santri and, we conducted the data collection using a semi-structured questionnaire. The results of this study show that most santri can obtain online loans and each santri uses online loans for consumptive needs and not for productive needs, thus having a negative effect on the educational process at boarding school.

Islamic banking in Indonesia has experienced significant growth alongside increasing public interest in financial products that comply with Islamic principles. However, in practice, there are still challenges that prevent Islamic banking products and services from fully meeting Sharia standards. Some of the issues include the use of wadiah contracts in current accounts, which deviate from their original concept of safekeeping; the application of murabahah contracts for financing consumptive goods, which contradicts their intended purpose; the frequent misuse of ijarah muntahia bit tamlik (IMBT) contracts for speculative purposes; and mudharabah contracts with unfair profit-sharing ratios. Additionally, factors such as a lack of understanding of Islamic finance, competitive pressure from conventional banks, inadequate supervision, and differing interpretations of Sharia law further hinder the implementation of fully Sharia-compliant products and services. To resolve these challenges, various efforts are needed, including enhancing the quality of human resources through education and training, implementing stricter supervision by relevant authorities, developing clearer and more comprehensive operational standards, and fostering closer collaboration with Islamic scholars for accurate legal guidance. These steps are expected to help Islamic banking fully adhere to Sharia principles, increase public trust, and support the growth of the Islamic finance industry.

According to current trends, there is a need for Islamic banks both in quantity and quality. Customers will think about and choose Islamic banks more often as quality improves. The quality of Islamic banks can be improved by looking at their performance and sustainability capabilities which are influenced by the quality of funding or investment. This sharia bank, which was founded by considering these two types of financing, uses sharia banking as its financing fund distribution product. These banks finance transactions with the aim of making money. based on the results of collaborative projects implemented based on musyarakah agreements and profit sharing principles. Musyarakah financing is a collaborative effort between capital owners to run a particular business in accordance with sharia principles, with both parties participating in the success of the business. parties according to predetermined ratios, and losses are allocated according to capital advice. In the financial industry, bank performance is one of the main indicators of health. One method for evaluating bank operations is to use metrics to measure profitability, which is usually called ROA or profit assets. ROA is a capability metric; a business makes money by using all its resources and skills. A bank will make more money and have a better asset utilization position if its return on assets (ROA) is higher. In other words, ROA can show how effectively managers allocate resources to generate profits.

There are various types of financing in Islamic banking or financial institutions, one of which is mudharabah financing. This financing is a cooperation agreement between the capital owner (shohibul mal) and the fund manager (mudharib) for a business, where the profit is shared according to the agreed percentage based on the profit obtained. Mudharabah financing is closely related to UMKM, where UMKM owners, especially housewives, play an important role in managing family finances. This study aims to examine what are the challenges for UMKM in using the mudharabah contract and what are the advantages of using the mudharabah contract. The method used in this study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach, as well as descriptive data analysis through literature studies from scientific journals and books. The results of this study indicate that mudharabah financing can help the community in improving UMKM.

There are various types of financing in Islamic banking or financial institutions, one of which is mudharabah financing. This financing is a cooperation agreement between the capital owner (shohibul mal) and the fund manager (mudharib) for a business, where the profit is shared according to the agreed percentage based on the profit obtained. Mudharabah financing is closely related to UMKM, where UMKM owners, especially housewives, play an important role in managing family finances. This study aims to examine what are the challenges for UMKM in using the mudharabah contract and what are the advantages of using the mudharabah contract. The method used in this study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach, as well as descriptive data analysis through literature studies from scientific journals and books. The results of this study indicate that mudharabah financing can help the community in improving UMKM.

This research aims to analyze how to implement the principles of Islamic accounting in an effort to avoid usury practices in borrowing and lending transactions in financial institutions. In the world of Islamic finance, it is explained that usury is not permitted because it is something that is forbidden in Islam. This type of research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study methodology on several Islamic financial institutions in Indonesia. Data was collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. Research findings indicate that the proper and accurate application of Islamic accounting principles can ensure that borrowing and lending transactions conducted within Islamic financial institutions are free from usury practices. Islamic financial institutions tend to implement financing schemes such as murabaha, mudarabah, and musharakah. Furthermore, transparent financial reports that comply with Islamic principles are also key to avoiding usury practices. This research also identifies several challenges faced by Islamic financial institutions in implementing Islamic accounting principles, including the lack of human resources with competent understanding in this field. 

This research aims to analyze the influence of financial literacy on decisions to use sharia pawnshop products. Financial literacy is an important factor that influences individuals in making financial decisions, including choosing sharia-based financial products. In this context, sharia pawnshops are one of the financial institutions that offer financing solutions according to sharia principles. This study uses a quantitative method with a survey approach to sharia pawnshop customers. Data were analyzed using linear regression to measure the relationship between the level of financial literacy and the decision to use sharia pawnshop products. The research results show that financial literacy has a significant influence on customers' decisions in using sharia pawnshop products. The higher the customer's financial literacy, the more likely they are to choose sharia pawnshop products as a financing solution. These findings underline the importance of financial education in increasing community participation in using sharia financial services. The results of the study indicate that simultaneously the variables of financial knowledge, financial management skills, and attitudes towards Islamic finance together have a significant influence on the decision to use Islamic Pawnshop products. The results of multiple linear regression analysis indicate that financial knowledge, skills and financial management have a significant effect on the decision to use Islamic Pawnshop products. Increasing financial knowledge, skills and financial management will increase the decision to use Islamic Pawnshop products.  

This research aims to determine the influence of Islamic banking financial ratios in the form of Return on Assets (ROA) Ratio, Non Performing Financing (NPF) Ratio, Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR) and Total Asset Turnover (TATO) on the Operational Cost-Operational Income Ratio (BOPO) at Sharia Commercial Banks in Indonesia.  This research uses a quantitative approach with sample data totaling 7 (seven) sharia commercial banks out of 13 (thirteen) sharia commercial bank populations registered with the Financial Services Authority. Research data uses secondary data for the annual period in the period 2010 - 2023. By using the ARDL (Autoreggressive Distributed Lag) panel model using the PMG (Pooled Mean Group) method, the research results show that in the panel, it turns out that the Leading Indicator is the effectiveness of the variable in controlling the BOPO Ratio at Sharia Commercial Banks in Indonesia is Return on Assets (ROA), where ROA significantly influences the BOPO Ratio at Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Bank Aceh Syariah, Bank Riau Kepri Syariah, Bank Jabar Banten Syariah, Bank Mega Syariah, and Bank NTB Syariah, with stable positions in the short and long term. Of the 7 (seven) Sharia Commercial Banks that are the objects of research, there are 4 (four) banks that are leading indicators of the effectiveness of sharia banking in influencing the stability of the BOPO ratio, namely: Bank Aceh Syariah, Bank Riau Kepri Syariah, Bank Jabar Banten Syariah, and Bank Mega Syariah through ROA, NPF, FDR, and TATO.  Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR) is also capable of being a Leading Indicator of variable effectiveness to influence the BOPO Ratio at Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Bank Aceh Syariah, Bank Riau Kepri Syariah, Bank BCA Syariah, Bank Jabar Banten Syariah, Bank Mega Syariah, and Bank NTB Syariah, However, its position is unstable in the short and long term.

Islamic banking financing has become a crucial component of Indonesia's financial sector, providing a Sharia-compliant alternative to conventional financing. Despite its rapid growth, assessing the feasibility of Islamic banking financing remains a major challenge, particularly in terms of risk management, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Previous studies have assessed financing feasibility using various methods, including the 5C approach (Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Conditions). However, research in this area remains fragmented, with a lack of systematic analysis of key trends, methodologies, and influencing factors. This study uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to synthesize and analyze existing research on the feasibility of Islamic banking financing in Indonesia. The review covers studies published between 2020 and 2022, focusing on research distribution, analytical techniques, and key determinants affecting financing feasibility. The findings reveal that most studies emphasize credit risk assessment, financial literacy, and regulatory frameworks, but lack a unified approach to measuring feasibility. Furthermore, this study highlights gaps in the application of digital technologies, such as big data and machine learning, that can be used to strengthen the financing eligibility assessment system. The application of these technologies not only improves the accuracy of risk predictions but also enables Islamic banking institutions to reach more customers, particularly MSMEs and the informal sector, which have historically been underserved. The results of this study provide valuable insights for Islamic financial institutions, regulators, and researchers, highlighting the need for integrated risk assessment models, a better regulatory framework, and enhanced financial literacy initiatives to strengthen Islamic banking financing in Indonesia. This research contributes to the development of a more structured and comprehensive framework for evaluating financing eligibility, ensuring sustainable growth and financial inclusion in the Islamic banking sector.

This study aims to comprehensively explore the implementation of collateral auctions at Pegadaian Syariah KM.6.5 Bengkulu Branch. Pegadaian Syariah provides financing services based on sharia principles with collateral of valuable goods. When customers fail to repay loans within the specified period, the Islamic pawnshop uses collateral auctions as a last resort to protect the financial rights of the institution. This study analyzes the auction procedures implemented, the obstacles faced, and the impact of auctions on customers. The research method is qualitative descriptive, involving observation, interviews with pawnshops, and document analysis. The results of the study indicate that auctions at Islamic pawnshops follow the principles of fairness, transparency, and sharia; however, challenges such as determining optimal prices and customer education are still obstacles that need to be considered.

This study investigates the role of Islamic social finance in supporting green economy development across Muslim-majority countries. Islamic social finance instruments, including zakat, waqf, and sadaqah, are designed to redistribute wealth ethically and address social inequalities, while also offering potential for financing environmentally sustainable projects. Using a quantitative research design and econometric modeling with panel data, the study analyzes the impact of these instruments on environmental performance indicators such as the Green Economy Index (GEI) and Environmental Performance Index (EPI). Secondary data are collected from international sources including the OIC Statistical Database, the World Bank, and the Islamic Development Bank, covering selected countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt. The analysis includes independent variables representing zakat distribution, waqf assets, and sadaqah volume, with control variables including GDP per capita, governance indicators, and population growth. Descriptive statistics reveal substantial variation in Islamic social finance and environmental performance across countries, indicating the importance of institutional governance and policy integration. Econometric results demonstrate a positive correlation between zakat and waqf development and environmental performance, while sadaqah contributes positively but to a lesser extent. These findings suggest that Islamic social finance can directly support environmental projects, including renewable energy initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and green infrastructure, complementing conventional fiscal tools. The study highlights the advantages of Islamic social finance in promoting justice, sustainability, and ethical allocation of resources, and it emphasizes the need to integrate green objectives into zakat and waqf operational frameworks. Policy recommendations include mainstreaming Islamic social finance into national green policies, enhancing governance and transparency, and encouraging cross-sector collaboration between financial institutions and environmental agencies. Future research is suggested to explore micro-level impacts on household and community environmental behaviors and to conduct comparative studies across regions. Overall, the study underscores the potential of Islamic social finance as a faith-driven, socially inclusive, and environmentally sustainable mechanism for supporting long-term green economic development.

The main objective of this study is to fill the knowledge gap in Islamic financial literacy experienced by microfinance customers by identifying their experiences in implementing these practices, the challenges they face and the opportunities that exist. Although this research is qualitative descriptive, this research includes field research. Primary and secondary sources of information were used to compile the results of this study. Research Methods This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, carried out at BPRS Haji Miskin KC Payakumbuh, identifying both internally and externally so that it can analyze what is currently an obstacle to customer understanding in Islamic financial literacy in murabahah financing products and describe the developments that can be done to improve customer Islamic financial literacy in murabahah financing products.The results of the research The understanding of financing customers is based on the findings of this micro-research that increases in following Islamic financial literacy, increasing customer insights, so customers can distinguish Islamic finance from conventional finance. The obstacles and risks faced by microfinance customers of BPRS Haji Miskin KC Payakumbuh in Islamic financial literacy are that most of the microfinance customers cannot participate in the Islamic finance education program because the distance to the customer's home and the location of the Islamic finance education is very far because the program is carried out at the head office.

This study aims to analyze the influence of Islamic financial literacy on customer decisions in choosing Islamic vehicle installments in Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach, a survey was conducted on several respondents in five major cities in Indonesia. The results showed that the level of Islamic financial literacy has a significant positive influence on customer preferences for choosing Islamic vehicle installments. Logistic regression analysis revealed that every one-point increase in the Islamic financial literacy score increases the odds of choosing Islamic vehicle installments by 4.9%. Demographic factors such as age, education, and income also have a significant influence. These findings highlight the importance of efforts to improve Islamic financial literacy as a strategy to encourage the adoption of Islamic financing products. Practical implications include the need for targeted education programs, improved product communication, and innovation in the development of competitive Islamic financing products.

This study aims to identify the risks that will arise due to fraudulent practices and breach of contract will be carried out by clients during musyarakah financing. This text also aims to explore how the implementation of risk management can reduce the risks that will occur in the PT. BPRS Haji Miskin Pandai Sikek is a microfinance institution that aims to provide services to the underprivileged population in the Sikek area. In this study, the qualitative method was chosen by the author as the approach that will be used to carry out their research. In this paper, the author uses two types of primary data. Initially, primary information will be obtained directly from primary sources, such as written records and direct observations at the research site. Furthermore, primary information will be obtained through library studies or by referring to relevant books on Islamic banking and related subjects. In this study, the analytical method was used by the researchers. Based on the study, it was reported that fraud and default by customers in musyarakah financing present two types of risks, namely financing risk and operational risk. The implementation of risk management in musyarakah financing will be carried out by a specific PT company. In order to implement the precautionary principle, BPRS Haji Miskin Pandai Sikek utilizes the standard operating procedure (SOP) instructions that have been decided. The risk management process includes four stages, namely risk detection, risk assessment, risk management, and risk monitoring. The principle of the five Cs (character, capacity, capital, collateral and condition of economy) is used in this process.

Competition in the banking industry is increasingly rapid at this time requiring each bank to have a stable healthy financial condition to avoid difficult financial conditions (financial distress). The purpose of this study was to determine how the influence of the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR), and Return on Equity (ROE) on the possibility of financial distress in Sharia Rural Banks registered with the Financial Services Authority in 2020-2023. The type of research used is descriptive quantitative research with the data source used is secondary data obtained from the financial statements of each Sharia Rural Bank. The results of this study found that the variables CAR, FDR, and ROE partially and simultaneously had a positive and significant effect on financial distress. The three independent variables together have an influence of 84.8% on the dependent variable, while the remaining 15.2% is influenced by other variables outside this study.

This research examines the implementation of musyarakah contracts in the Islamic banking system in Indonesia. The main focus of the study is to analyze the implementation mechanisms, challenges faced, and development strategies of musyarakah contracts. Using a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method, this research combines primary data from in-depth interviews with Islamic banking practitioners and secondary data from literature studies. The results show that although musyarakah contracts have great potential in realizing economic justice, their implementation still faces several obstacles, including operational complexity, risk management, and limited public understanding. This study finds that most musyarakah practices are in compliance with sharia principles, but still require improvements in aspects of risk sharing and loss management. The proposed development strategies include enhancing education, strengthening regulations, product innovation, and technology utilization. In conclusion, optimizing musyarakah contracts requires collaborative efforts from various stakeholders to overcome challenges and harness its potential in promoting fair partnership-based economic growth.

The banking industry has a very important role in a country's economy. One of the things related to the banking sector is operational activities towards the environment. The increasing environmental damage that occurs is a form of human indiscipline in managing natural resources. Therefore, efforts that banks can make to implement environmentally friendly practices in their operational activities are green banking by considering the 5P aspects, namely People, Planet, Partnership, Peace and Prosperity. Even though banks do not contribute directly to environmental pollution, sectors that carry out business activities cannot possibly operate if they do not have capital to finance their operations and one of the financial institutions that provides capital in the form of financing is banks. So, indirectly banks play an important role in environmental sustainability. This research aims to investigate the impact of green banking on financial inclusion and the growth of Islamic banking in Indonesia. The data analysis method employed is the Seemingly Unrelated Regression (SUR) method. The research approach is associative/quantitative, utilizing secondary data obtained and processed from annual reports and sustainability reports available on the official websites of the respective companies. Additionally, references from scientific journals and previous studies on selected Islamic banks are used. The sample includes PT. Bank Central Asia Sharia Tbk, PT. Bank KB Bukopin Syariah Tbk, PT. Bank Mega Syariah Tbk, PT. Bank Muamalat Indonesia Tbk, PT. Bank Panin Dubai Syariah Tbk, and PT. Bank National Retirement Savings Account Sharia Tbk, covering the period from 2019 to 2023.

With the existence of sharia banking , banks carry out business in a way that complies with Sharia, known as Sharia principles. It consists of exchanging money in accordance with sharia principles while managing risk ( mudharabah ), managing money ( murabahah ), fairness or abundance ( ijarah ), or lending money from one bank to another ( ijarah wa iqtina ) and so on. In its development, institutions outside the banking structure, such as insurance, also participated. Insurance is a non-bank financial institution that operates in the economy outside the banking sector. It is tasked with supporting economic activities by providing investment and financing access services. The unique thing about sharia insurance is that it carries out procedures for all its activities with principles that are in line with sharia, so in all these cases it is also very important to see, measure, control and monitor risks that arise from operational activities. Therefore, the authors' skepticism regarding their hypothesis is whether or not there is an influence of sharia principles on risk management in sharia insurance. This research uses quantitative methods with descriptive statistical analysis . The impact of applying Islamic principles to risk management in the sharia insurance sector is that the application of Islamic principles to risk management in the insurance sector is very beneficial. However, there are parts that need to be limited and clarified as to what kind of disaster we can help with, of course this requires company regulations and customer agreements to be in good and correct accordance.

This research explores the integration of Islamic values into sustainable entrepreneurship, focusing on Muslim entrepreneurs who incorporate green innovation practices in their businesses. Despite growing awareness of sustainability, many Muslim entrepreneurs face challenges in aligning Islamic ethical principles with modern green business practices. This study aims to identify key Islamic values that guide sustainable entrepreneurship and analyze how faith-based motivations foster a culture of eco-conscious innovation. A qualitative descriptive research design, using a phenomenological approach, was employed to explore the experiences of Muslim entrepreneurs in environmentally sustainable sectors, including organic farming, renewable energy, and eco-friendly product manufacturing. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis was used to identify patterns of Islamic ethical influence on decision-making and innovation practices. The study found that Islamic entrepreneurship is rooted in values such as justice, stewardship, and social responsibility, which guide environmentally responsible innovation. These values encourage long-term sustainability, with a focus on community welfare and ecological preservation. The study also identified that Muslim entrepreneurs face barriers such as limited access to Sharia-compliant financing and financial literacy. The conclusions suggest promoting Sharia-based sustainable business frameworks, developing Islamic green financing instruments, and incorporating environmental education within Islamic entrepreneurship programs to foster more eco-conscious innovations. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs looking to integrate Islamic principles with sustainable development.