Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countrie

A Sharia-Compliant Digital Accounting Information System Model: Design, Implementation, and Implications for Islamic Financial Practices

Andi Riska Andreani Syafaruddin (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang)
Alimuddin (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Hasanuddin)
Syarifuddin (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Hasanuddin)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to develop a Sharia-Compliant Digital Accounting Information System (SCDAIS) model that integrates digital accounting technologies with Islamic accounting principles, Sharia governance, and ethical objectives. Using a qualitative approach grounded in the interpretive paradigm, the research adopts a multi-sited ethnographic orientation to explore how digital accounting systems are conceptualized and practiced across Islamic financial institutions, including Islamic banks, fintech platforms, zakat and waqf institutions, and regulatory environments. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with 12–15 key informants, and document analysis, and analyzed using thematic analysis guided by thick description. The findings reveal that digital accounting systems in Islamic contexts operate as socio-technical and socio-religious constructs shaped by institutional values, technological capabilities, and interpretations of Sharia principles. Five core dimensions of SCDAIS were identified: digital infrastructure, accounting system core, Sharia compliance mechanisms, governance structures, and maqasid al-shariah-oriented outcomes. The study highlights that digital technologies are inherently value-neutral and require intentional embedding of Sharia principles within system architecture to ensure compliance. Furthermore, human interpretation remains essential in addressing complex financial practices that cannot be fully automated. The proposed SCDAIS model contributes to the literature by offering an integrative framework that bridges technology, accounting, and Islamic ethics. Practically, the findings provide guidance for developing ethical, transparent, and accountable digital accounting systems that support sustainable Islamic financial practices in the digital economy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...