J-EBIS (Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam)
Vol, 11 No 1 (2026)

Artificial Intelligence Adoption and Business Sustainability in Sharia MSMEs: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation

Alfisyahrin, M (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the role of entrepreneurial orientation as a mediating variable in the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and business sustainability in Sharia-based Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, The degree of digital maturity moderates the influence of AI on firm sustainability.. Adopting a quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), data were collected from 212 Sharia MSMEs that have integrated digital-based fintech or AI systems into their operations. The findings indicate that AI adoption significantly improves OK and business sustainability, while OK partially mediates this relationship. Furthermore, TD positively moderates the effect of AI adoption on sustainability outcomes. These results confirm that integrating behavioral and digital dimensions into a maqashid-oriented entrepreneurship framework strengthens ethical and sustainable business practices. Theoretically, this study contributes by expanding the Resource-Based View (RBV) and behavioral entrepreneurship theory into the Islamic context. Practical implications are presented for policymakers, Islamic financial institutions, and MSME actors to encourage AI adoption that is in line with Islamic ethics and maqashid al-shariah principles.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ebis

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Other

Description

The Journal that published by Faculty of Economic and Islamic Busines, State Institut for Islamic Studies (IAIN) Zawiyah Cot Kala Langsa, This journal focused on Islamic Economics and Finance studies. The Journal is published twice a year on April and October. The aim of the journal is to ...