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Potential and challenges of implementing the metaverse concept in islamic banking: A literature analysis Khaidar Rahmaini Jamila; Yona Fitri; Iskandar Muda; Andri Soemitra; Yusrizal Yusrizal
Indonesia Auditing Research Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): September: Auditing, Finance, IT Plan, IT Governance, Risk
Publisher : Institute of Accounting Research and Novation (IARN)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/arj.v14i3.543

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The rapid development of digital technology has given rise to various disruptive innovations, one of which is the metaverse concept. In the context of the financial industry, the metaverse opens new opportunities for providing more interactive, personalized, and efficient services. This article aims to comprehensively analyze the potential and challenges of implementing the metaverse concept in Islamic banking through a literature review of various scientific publications, industry reports, and other relevant sources that discuss the relationship between metaverse technology and Islamic financial principles. In terms of potential, the metaverse offers various strategic opportunities for Islamic banking, including the development of virtual branches that enable direct interaction between customers and bank employees in real time without geographical limitations, increasing financial literacy through virtual experience-based education, and creating a digital halal ecosystem that aligns with Islamic values. Furthermore, the integration of blockchain technology into the metaverse can support transparency, transaction efficiency, and Sharia compliance through the implementation of smart contracts based on Islamic muamalah principles. However, the implementation of the metaverse in Islamic banking also presents complex challenges. This article concludes that the successful implementation of the metaverse concept in Islamic banking relies heavily on cross-sector collaboration between regulators, industry players, academics, and the Islamic scholar community to develop a framework that encourages innovation while maintaining compliance with Islamic principles. The findings of this study are expected to provide theoretical and practical contributions to the development of sustainable digital transformation strategies for Islamic banking in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
The influence of the Indonesian ulema council's fatwa on cryptocurrency on cryptocurrency use by the millennial muslim generation Inayatul Widad Nasution; Helvinasari Nasution; Iskandar Muda; Andri Soemitra; Yusrizal Yusrizal
Indonesia Auditing Research Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): September: Auditing, Finance, IT Plan, IT Governance, Risk
Publisher : Institute of Accounting Research and Novation (IARN)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/arj.v14i3.545

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This study investigates the influence of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Fatwa on cryptocurrency on the usage behavior of Muslim millennials in Indonesia. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with eight respondents who actively use or are interested in cryptocurrencies. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes related to understanding, attitudes, and the practical impact of the fatwa. The findings reveal that most respondents are aware of the fatwa, which differentiates cryptocurrencies as haram when used as a currency and permissible as digital assets if they meet Shariah requirements, such as having underlying assets, clear benefits, and avoiding gharar, dharar, and qimar. Millennials’ responses were selective and adaptive: some abstained from using cryptocurrencies as money, while others continued investing with strategies to ensure compliance with Shariah principles. The fatwa exerts a moderate influence on usage decisions, moderated by respondents’ Shariah literacy, trust in religious authority, and pragmatic economic considerations. These findings suggest that while the MUI fatwa remains a relevant normative guideline, its effectiveness depends on the level of understanding and digital Shariah literacy among millennials. The study contributes to a better understanding of Muslim economic behavior, digital financial literacy, and the communication of religious guidance in the rapidly evolving context of fintech and digital assets.