Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam
Vol 7 No 2 (2025)

Al-Ḥisbah and Sharia Market Supervision: A Qualitative Study From Traders’ and Consumers’ Perspectives

Adriansyah, Henry Martin (Unknown)
Winario, Mohd (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study examines the role of al-ḥisbah as a market supervisory institution from the perspectives of traders and consumers, addressing the limited empirical evidence on dual-actor perspectives in contemporary Sharia markets. It focuses on the functions of al-ḥisbah in ensuring transactional fairness, preventing fraudulent practices, and upholding Sharia principles in trading activities. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through fieldwork at the Ulul Albab Sharia Market in Kampar Regency, Indonesia, involving in-depth interviews with five traders and five consumers, participatory observation, and documentation. Data analysis followed an interactive model comprising data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that al-ḥisbah is perceived as a moral overseer and regulator of market ethics, playing a crucial role in fostering trust between traders and consumers. Traders associate its presence with fair competition and price transparency, while consumers perceive stronger protection against fraud and product quality manipulation. Nevertheless, the implementation of al-ḥisbah faces challenges related to limited human resources, insufficient socialization, and the need to adapt supervisory mechanisms to modern trade systems. This study underscores the importance of strengthening institutional capacity and integrating digital technologies into market supervision to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of al-ḥisbah in the digital era.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jiebi

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam menerima naskah asli bidang Ekonomi Islam, antara lain laporan penelitian, laporan kasus, penerapan teori, kajian kritis, dan tinjauan pustaka. Penyebaran Ekonomi Islam meliputi (namun tidak terbatas pada): Keuangan Syariah dan Pasar Modal, Perbankan Islam, Manajemen ...