Dirham: Journal of Sharia Finance and Economics
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): July

Unveiling Human Flourishing: A Maqashid Al-Shariah Based Human Development Index in Indonesia

Dedi Gunawan (University Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Muhammad Ahsanul Amal (University Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Miftakhul Choiri (University Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Jul 2025

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the influence of the Maqashid al-Shariah framework—covering the protection of religion (Hifzu al-Din), life (Hifzu al-Nafs), intellect (Hifzu al-Aql), progeny (Hifzu al-Nasl), and property (Hifzu al-Mal)—on Indonesia's Human Development Index (HDI). Methodology: The study employs a qualitative approach, using Eviews-12 software for data analysis, particularly utilizing panel data regression techniques. The sample comprises eight Indonesian provinces: Papua, West Papua, East Nusa Tenggara, West Sulawesi, West Kalimantan, West Nusa Tenggara, North Maluku, and Gorontalo, covering the years 2019-2022. Results: The analysis reveals that the protection of religion (Hifzu al-Din) and intellect (Hifzu al-Aql) significantly affect Indonesia's HDI. However, the protection of life (Hifzu al-Nafs), offspring (Hifzu al-Nasl), and property (Hifzu al-Mal) do not show statistically significant direct impacts on HDI. Conclusion: This study concludes that Maqashid al-Shariah’s framework, specifically religion and intellect protection, plays a significant role in enhancing HDI. This research highlights the relevance of integrating Islamic values into human development measures. Limitations: A limitation of this study is the reliance on data from only eight provinces, which may not represent the broader context of Indonesia. Contribution: This research offers a novel perspective by applying the Maqashid al-Shariah framework to assess human development indicators in Indonesian provinces, contributing to the development of an Islamic approach to human development.

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Abbrev

JoSFE

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Dirham: Journal of Sharia Finance and Economics (JoSFE) is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes quality articles aiming to answer important questions, develop theories, and explore interesting phenomena in all aspects of Sharia economics. JoSFE provides a credible scientific media ...