Law Development Journal
Vol 8, No 2 (2026): June 2026

Prospects And Challenges of Sharia Insurance (Takaful) for The Economy

Selvi Harvia Santri (Universitas Islam Riau (UIR))
Rosyidi Hamzah (Universitas Islam Riau (UIR))



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Jun 2026

Abstract

This article examines the prospects and challenges of Islamic insurance for the Indonesian economy. The concept of Islamic insurance stems from differing views on conventional insurance, which lacks religious consultation. The growing demand for Islamic insurance (takaful) is supported by the majority of the Muslim population. However, Islamic insurance faces numerous challenges in its implementation. Islamic insurance is also believed to have excellent prospects for supporting the Indonesian economy. This paper aims to determine the prospects and challenges facing Islamic insurance in supporting the Indonesian economy. This research uses conceptual and legislative approaches. The paper concludes that the challenge facing Islamic insurance for the Indonesian economy is public non-compliance with Islamic insurance regulations and principles, which gives rise to legal issues within the community. The relatively new nature of Islamic insurance has led to a lack of reliable resources compared to conventional insurance institutions, which are far more experienced and possess reliable human resources. The potential of Islamic insurance for economic progress in Indonesia lies in its role as a non-financial institution for the community, functioning as a risk transfer agent. Most of the premium funds are invested through Sharia-compliant banks, which are useful in supporting the provision of capital for entrepreneurs, thereby helping people improve their standard of living and contributing to Indonesia's economic progress.

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ldj

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Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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The aims of this journal is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers and practitioners for publishing the original research articles or review articles. The focus and scope of the articles published in this journal deal with a broad range of topics, including: Criminal Law; Civil Law; ...