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Semi-Free Buffet Stalls in East Java: An Islamic Economic Analysis of Food Security and Cultural Poverty Risk Hasyim, Muhammad Sulaiman; Riyadi, Abdul Kadir; Syafa'ah, Mamik
El-Qist: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB) Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): October (on going)
Publisher : Islamic Economics Department, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University, Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/elqist.2025.15.2.196-215

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This study investigates the emerging phenomenon of “semi-free buffet stalls” (warung semi-gratis) in East Java, Indonesia—community-based initiatives that provide food on an eat-as-you-wish, pay-as-you-can basis. While these stalls contribute to food security among low-income families, they may paradoxically reinforce dependency and cultural poverty. Addressing the research gap in Islamic economic perspectives on these dual functions, this study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, combining literature review, media content analysis, and comparative analysis of national and international studies. The findings reveal that, although semi-free stalls alleviate immediate economic pressures, passive consumption without participatory reciprocity can foster dependency and learned helplessness. Nevertheless, when integrated with empowerment-oriented programs grounded in al-Ta‘āwun (cooperation)—such as voluntary contributions, skill development, and collective work—these initiatives can balance generosity with capacity building. This research contributes to Islamic economics by proposing a hybrid model of charitable and transformative food distribution, offering a framework for inclusive social finance practices applicable to other Muslim-majority and developing contexts.
Co-Authors Abdul Kadir Hasyim, Muhammad Sulaiman