Ihtiyath : Jurnal Manajemen Keuangan Syariah
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Ihtiyath : Jurnal Manajemen Keuangan Syariah

Islamic Financial Management for SME and Sharia Startup Success: A Literature Review

Rita Nengsih (Universitas Serambi Mekkah)
Maryam (Universitas Serambi Mekkah, Indonesia)
Mahdi (Universitas Serambi Mekkah, Indonesia)
Ferdi Nazirun Sijabat (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Sabang (STIES) Banda Aceh, Indonesia)
Ayu Rahmi (Universitas Serambi Mekkah, Indonesia)
Nur Ramisah (Universitas Serambi Mekkah, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jul 2026

Abstract

Islamic financial management plays a central role in supporting the success and sustainability of MSMEs and sharia-based startups. This article aims to systematically review the literature on the application of sharia financial principles, such as sharia financial literacy, sharia compliance behaviour, financial innovation, and sharia financial inclusion, in improving the performance and competitiveness of MSMEs and sharia-based startups. The results of the study show that good Islamic financial literacy and behaviour, supported by access to Islamic financing and the use of Islamic fintech, contribute significantly to business growth, efficiency, and sustainability. In addition, factors such as Islamic entrepreneurial orientation, product and process innovation, and support from Islamic financial institutions reinforce the positive impact of Islamic financial management on business performance. However, challenges such as low Islamic financial literacy and limited access to financing remain major obstacles. This study recommends strengthening education, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration to optimise the role of Islamic financial management as a pillar of success for SMEs and Islamic startups in the digital economy era.  

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ihtiyath

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

Ihtiyath : Jurnal Manajemen Keuangan Syariah was published by the Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business IAIN Langsa which aims to disseminate research results and ideas of academics and practitioners in the field of Islamic finance management. The topics in Ihtiyath Journal include sharia ...