Al Urwah : Sharia Economics Journal
Vol. 3 No. 1: Sharia Governance and Sustainable Finance: Ethical Transformation in the Digital and G

Rahn As a Sharia Financial Instrument: A Literature Study on the Mechanism and Implications in Indonesia

Khafka Nafista Febrianty (Unknown)
Selvi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2025

Abstract

Despite the rapid development of Indonesia's Islamic financial system, rahn, as a sharia pawn instrument, faces challenges such as limited public understanding of the contract mechanism and competition with conventional pawnshops. This study aims to examine the operational mechanisms of rahn in Islamic financial institutions and their implications for financial inclusion. Using a descriptive qualitative approach through literature study, the population included rahn literature (2021-2025) with purposive sampling resulting in over 30 primary sources, including fatwas from the National Sharia Council (DSN-MUI) and regulations from the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The instruments consisted of primary texts (the Quran, hadith) and secondary texts (journals, reports), analyzed through thematic content analysis and validation of maqasid sharia. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of rahn through the riba-free qardh-ijarah contract, serving >60% of micro-enterprise customers while strengthening social solidarity. In conclusion, rahn strengthens ethical microfinance but requires regulatory standardization and digital innovation for broader reach

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alurwah

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Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al Urwah is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to advance islamic economies in emerging markets, namely economies in emerging countries and economies in emerging areas in developed countries. The scope of Al Urwah are but strictly limited to: Islamic Economics Sharia Accounting Zakat Management, ...