Majapahit Journal of Islamic Finance dan Management
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Islamic Finance and Management

The Role of Islamic Finance and Inflation in Economic Growth: Evidence From Indonesia and Malaysia

Muhammad Yunizar (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia)
Muhammad Yasir Yusuf (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia)
Khairul Amri (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the dynamic relationship within the Finance-Growth Nexus by examining the roles of Islamic Banking Financing (IBF), Sukuk Holding, and Inflation in driving economic growth (GDP) in Indonesia and Malaysia. Utilizing a Panel Vector Error Correction Model (PVECM) on quarterly data from 2015 to 2024, the research identifies both long-run equilibrium paths and short-run transmission mechanisms. The empirical results reveal a stable long-term integration among the variables, with an error correction mechanism adjusting macroeconomic imbalances at a speed of 31.8% per quarter. The findings highlight that IBF acts as a significant catalyst for GDP growth, albeit with a four-quarter gestation period, reflecting the time-intensive nature of asset-backed Sharia contracts. While Sukuk Holding demonstrates short-term neutrality, it emerges as a dominant structural pillar for long-term economic stability. Conversely, Inflation is identified as a significant disruptive factor that hinders growth by distorting the efficiency of profit-sharing transmission. These results suggest that monetary authorities must synchronize Sharia financial deepening with rigorous price stability frameworks to ensure sustainable industrial expansion.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

majapahit

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Majapahit Journal of Islamic Finance and Management (MJIFM) (E-ISSN 2798-0170) is a journal published by Universitas KH. Abdul Chalim Mojokerto Indonesia four times a year (March, June, September and December). As the name implies, the journal brings two major themes, namely Islamic Finance and ...