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Financing in Indonesia, especially banks, is very important, especially for business actors, this is a natural thing considering that banks have a strategic role in national development in order to realize a just and prosperous Indonesian society. Regulations regarding Sharia financing are regulated in Law No. 10 of 1945 and Article 1 number 2 of Law No. 10 of 1998 concerning amendments to Law No. 7 of 1992 concerning Sharia Banking (hereinafter referred to as the banking law) defines a bank as a business entity that collects funds from the community in the form of deposits and distributes them back to the community in the form of credit and/or in the form of claims in order to improve the standard of living of the people, but there is an inconsistency in the regulation in terms of guarantees. This legal provision continues until the implementation of the Sharia Banking Law, because there are no legal regulations governing sharia guarantees, therefore in terms of sharia banking practices, the guarantee procedures used by conventional banking are still applied, namely fiduciary guarantees and mortgage rights.

The rapid growth of financial technology (fintech) has significantly transformed the funding landscape for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), offering innovative financial solutions beyond traditional banking institutions. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of fintech’s role in SME financing, identifying emerging trends and research gaps. Utilizing bibliographic coupling and co-occurrence network analysis, data from Scopus were analyzed to uncover the intellectual structure and evolution of research in this field. The results highlight key themes, including the integration of blockchain, peer-to-peer lending, financial inclusion, and crowdfunding in SME financing. A particular focus on Islamic finance and Islamic crowdfunding indicates a growing interest in alternative financing mechanisms that align with Sharia principles. Additionally, the study reveals an increasing academic focus on fintech adoption in developing economies, particularly in Indonesia and Nigeria, where access to capital remains a critical challenge. The findings underscore fintech’s role in democratizing financial access for SMEs, bridging funding gaps, and fostering economic growth. Future research should investigate regulatory frameworks, risk management strategies, and technological adoption models to optimize the impact of fintech on sustainability in SME financing.

Sharia cooperatives are Sharia-based economic institutions that play a strategic role in empowering the economy of the Muslim community. By adhering to principles such as the prohibition of riba (usury), gharar (uncertainty), and maysir (gambling), as well as implementing profit-sharing systems (mudharabah or musharakah), Sharia cooperatives provide a fair, transparent, and inclusive alternative to support economic activities in society. These cooperatives aim not only to achieve financial gains but also to fulfill social missions, such as poverty alleviation, equitable welfare distribution, and holistic improvement of the community’s quality of life. Various products and services offered—such as Sharia savings, halal financing, and Sharia-compliant investments—provide financial solutions that align with Islamic values and meet societal needs. Nevertheless, the implementation of Sharia cooperatives faces several challenges, including limited public understanding, competition with conventional financial institutions, and constraints in human resources and capital. Through public education, capacity building for cooperative managers, and comprehensive government policy support, Sharia cooperatives hold great potential to become a key instrument in fostering a more just, equitable, and sustainable economy. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating Sharia values into cooperative management to ensure its contribution to the sustained welfare of the community.

This study aims to analyze the strategic role of Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT) in providing leasing based sharia financing (ijarah) and ventura capital (mudharabah and musyarakah) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. BMT functions as a microfinance institution that provides solutions to the capital challenges faced by MSMEs, including lack of access to conventional financing and low sharia financial literacy. Through the leasing scheme, BMT facilitates the rental of assets needed by MSMEs without requiring large initial capital. Meanwhile, the venture capital scheme allows BMT to share risks and profits with MSME actors, encouraging strategic collaboration. This study also discusses the challenges of implementing sharia financing by BMT, including the low public understanding of sharia products. With a descriptive literature approach, this study finds that BMT has significant potential in increasing financial inclusion and encouraging the sustainability of the sharia economy in Indonesia.

This journal examines the implementation of banking financing products within the framework of Islamic law, focusing on the principles and practices of Islamic banking. The study explores how Islamic banking products align with Shariah principles, emphasizing compliance with prohibitions such as riba (usury), gharar (uncertainty), and maysir (gambling). The analysis also references the legal framework governing Islamic banking in Indonesia, particularly Law No. 21 of 2008 on Islamic Banking, and the regulations issued by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The study evaluates the role of Islamic banks in promoting economic justice, financial inclusivity, and sustainable development. The findings aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of how Islamic finance products contribute to economic growth and the challenges faced by Islamic banking institutions in Indonesia’s financial market.

Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT) is a sharia-based microfinance institution that plays a role in providing financing to the community, particularly micro-entrepreneurs, to help them avoid reliance on loan sharks. This study focuses on the implementation of the murabahah contract at BMT As'adiyah Sengkang, using a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings indicate that the murabahah contract is implemented based on the principles of Islamic justice, involving transparency in pricing and profit margins while ensuring that transactions are conducted voluntarily. The financing mechanism includes customer eligibility surveys, financial capacity analysis, and the determination of fair profit margins. This murabahah contract significantly benefits the local economy by facilitating access to interest-free financing without late payment penalties. In conclusion, the implementation of the murabahah contract at BMT As'adiyah Sengkang aligns with sharia values, supports the economic empowerment of the Muslim community, and contributes to the growth of sharia-based financial inclusion at the local level.

This research aims to see how sharia capital market instruments contribute to green infrastructure funding in Indonesia. This research is library research which analyzes the contribution of the sharia capital market, especially through instruments such as green sukuk, to the acceleration of green infrastructure development in Indonesia. From the research results, it is known that the contribution of the sharia capital market to accelerating green infrastructure development lies in its ability to provide sharia-based financing for environmentally friendly projects. Through instruments such as green sukuk, the Islamic capital market supports renewable energy projects, sustainable transportation and natural resource management. By meeting long-term financing needs, the Islamic capital market helps accelerate the realization of green infrastructure that supports sustainability goals, including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and reduces the impact of climate change.

The background of this research is that the transformation of the global economy has encouraged innovation in various sectors, including the Islamic economic sector in recent decades. The emergence of digital financial technology (FinTech) has provided new opportunities for the Islamic economy to encourage inclusive and sustainable growth. This research uses a literature study research method by reviewing and analyzing several journals that are closely related to the topic of discussion. This literature study approach involves collecting, evaluating, and analyzing various relevant literature sources to understand the interrelationship between the Islamic economy, digital fintech innovation, and sustainability principles. The result of this study is that the role of technology in supporting halal transactions includes technology can be an effective tool to increase awareness and understanding of Islamic financial principles, technology can be used as a campaign site to spread information about Islamic economics through interesting and easy-to-understand content, technology can create websites that focus on Islamic economics, and financial transactions can become easier and more efficient. Islamic fintech utilizes technological advances to offer transparent, efficient, and secure financial services to the unbanked. In addition, Islamic fintech supports sustainability by following sharia principles that prohibit riba (interest), gharar (uncertainty), and encourage fair and transparent financing.

The aim of this research is to examine how Indonesia's economic growth in the 2020–2023 era is influenced by the implementation of sharia monetary policy, especially the Bank Indonesia Sharia Certificate (SBIS) and sharia sukuk instruments. This research uses a literature review methodology and analyzes secondary data from sources such as books, scientific journals and articles. An important component of this research is statistical data, which includes information regarding inflation, economic developments and sharia monetary policy collected from official organizations such as the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Bank Indonesia and the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Economic development and changes in SBIS rates are not significantly correlated, according to data analysis. However, the evolution of Islamic sukuk shows a very encouraging pattern. Investor interest in sharia sukuk is increasing, this shows the enormous potential of this instrument in spurring economic expansion. The findings of this research indicate that sharia sukuk have enormous potential as a source of development financing and can play an important role in driving progress in the Indonesian economy, although the contribution of SBIS is less significant.

Sharia financial institutions continue to develop along with increasing public demand for services that comply with sharia principles. Among the various products offered, the Wakalah and Rahn contracts are two important instruments in providing diverse and flexible services. The Wakalah contract, which is a form of representation in transactions, allows customers to appoint a financial institution as a representative in managing their financial affairs. Meanwhile, the Rahn contract, or sharia pawn, allows customers to obtain financing by handing over goods as collateral. This research aims to explore the implementation and benefits of service products in sharia financial institutions that use Wakalah and Rahn contracts. The method used is literature study and case analysis of several sharia financial institutions in Indonesia. The research results show that the use of Wakalah and Rahn contracts not only increases flexibility and security for customers, but also supports the growth and stability of Islamic financial institutions. In addition, products based on these two contracts have been proven to be able to meet the diverse financial needs of society, while maintaining compliance with sharia principles. Thus, the integration of Wakalah and Rahn contracts in service products at sharia financial institutions is an effective strategy in supporting financial inclusion and sustainable economic development.

This article analyzes the role of Islamic banks in supporting monetary policy in Indonesia and its impact on national economic stability. Using library research methods, this research examines relevant literature regarding the development of the sharia banking sector and sharia-based monetary instruments. The research results show that Islamic banks make a significant contribution to stabilizing inflation, increasing financial access, and managing liquidity through instruments such as the Bank Indonesia Sharia Certificate (SBIS) and the sharia interbank money market. In addition, Islamic banks play a role in providing financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which is important for inclusive economic growth. Nevertheless, challenges such as low sharia financial literacy and limited policy instruments need to be overcome to maximize the contribution of sharia banks to monetary policy. This research is expected to provide in-depth insight into the potential and challenges faced by Islamic banks in supporting the stability of the Indonesian economy.

The principle of profit sharing based on the concept of risk-sharing offers an alternative approach that is in line with sharia values, in contrast to the conventional interest system. This mechanism is implemented through instruments such as mudharabah and musharakah that support the financing of productive projects. However, its implementation faces challenges related to income fluctuations that can affect the stability of Islamic financial institutions. This research highlights the importance of innovation to increase the effectiveness of sharia monetary policy for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Sharia Micro Enterprises are one of the main pillars of the national economy. Micro businesses must receive protection as a form of government support for the community. However, there are several obstacles for people in developing their businesses, one of which is capital. The aim of this research is to facilitate access for micro business actors to finance with ijarah contracts. namely an alternative solution to a source of financing for Micro Businesses that is easily accessible, especially for the Indonesian people who are predominantly Muslim, namely financing with an ijarah agreement. The problem discussed in this research is what is the role of the ijarah contract in increasing access to sharia micro financing. It can be seen that the ijarah contract plays a very important role in supporting business development for micro business actors and providing easy access to financing services so that it can help the development of business actors. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method. The data sources used in this research are secondary and primary data. The data collection technique used in this research is literature study. . The results of this research are that the ijarah contract plays a very important role in the development of sharia micro businesses. The Al-Qur'an and Hadith also emphasize that the good practice of the ijarah contract is very easy and provides easy access for business actors to carry out financing for the development of a business, besides that it also aims to support implementation of national development in order to increase the distribution of social welfare. Therefore, for the Indonesian people who are predominantly Muslim, the ijarah contract is an alternative source of financing and easy access in developing their business in accordance with Islamic law.

Islamic accounting is an accounting system rooted in Islamic principles, such as fairness, transparency, and social responsibility. This system aims to support ethical economic practices that align with Islamic values, including the prohibition of usury, gharar (uncertainty), and activities that conflict with sharia. This article examines the benefits of Islamic accounting in fostering the growth of the Islamic economy. First, Islamic accounting helps build trust among business stakeholders and the wider community by providing accurate and transparent financial information in line with sharia principles. Second, it promotes more responsible financial management, thereby reducing financial risks that do not comply with sharia. Third, Islamic accounting plays a role in developing Islamic financial instruments, such as sukuk, zakat, and waqf, which serve as sources of productive financing for the Islamic economic sector. Therefore, the effective application of Islamic accounting can stimulate sustainable growth in the Islamic economy, promote financial inclusion, and enhance global economic stability.

The milkfish pindang business in Junok Village, Sreseh District, Sampang Regency, is one of the leading businesses that is in great demand by the local community. However, this business has not developed optimally and is still limited to this area. For this reason, efforts are needed to optimize village downstreaming and access to sharia microfinance to support pindang milkfish production so that it can develop more widely and provide a greater economic impact for the community. This research aims to analyze the role of village government in optimizing these two things, as well as contributing to sustainable local economic development. The research method used is qualitative, with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and observation. The research results show that the Junok village government has made various efforts to optimize village downstreaming, including training in milkfish cultivation, setting harvest schedules, and also plans to facilitate financing from sharia microfinance institutions (LKMS). Even though there are several obstacles, such as a lack of financial knowledge among farmers and limited equipment, the village government continues to try to overcome this problem through assistance and education. Overall, the efforts made are quite optimal and have the potential to support the development of the milkfish pindang business in the future.

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.

Mudharabah contracts are the main type of choice that people are interested in for sharia financing. Mudarabah is an agreement in which an item is sold at cost price plus profit, with the seller obliged to transparently disclose the purchase amount to the buyer, including the profit margin received. This research uses the Literature Review method, namely comparing and analyzing theories that are relevant to the research problem being faced. The aim of the research is to analyze further how the profit sharing ratio is distributed in mudharabah contracts, as well as analyze what sharia principles are applied during the mudharabah agreement process so that there are no misperceptions when the contract is agreed to take place. Of the research can provide information regarding the mechanism for distributing the ratio for the proceeds of mudharabah contracts and are expected to be able to apply sharia principles at the time of the contract.

Innovation in sharia-based financial technology (sharia fintech) provides solutions to challenges in the microfinance sector, especially for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who have difficulty accessing conventional financial services. This study aims to analyze the role of sharia fintech in microfinance and its impact on economic empowerment. The method used is a qualitative descriptive analysis through literature studies, which includes a review of sharia fintech platforms operating in Indonesia. The results of the study show that sharia fintech has succeeded in providing easier and more transparent access to financing for MSMEs with the principle of risk sharing, which supports financial inclusion. Sharia fintech also increases the competitiveness of MSMEs and encourages economic growth. However, challenges related to regulation, financial literacy, and data security still need to be overcome to maximize the potential of sharia fintech. This study concludes that sharia fintech is an effective digital solution in supporting economic empowerment in Indonesia.

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.