Etihad: Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)

Global Research Trends in Islamic Social Finance for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Bibliometric Analysis

Arlinta Prasetian Dewi (Institut Agama Islam Riyadlotul Mujahidin)
Majdy Kasheem (University of Zawia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2026

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims to analyze global research trends in Islamic Social Finance (ISF) related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and identify emerging themes, collaboration patterns, and future research directions within this field. Research Methods: This study employed a quantitative bibliometric approach using the PRISMA framework. Data were collected from the Scopus database covering publications from 2020 to 2026. Following a systematic screening process, 123 publications were analyzed using VOSviewer. Results: The dominant research themes include sustainability, poverty alleviation, financial inclusion, zakat, waqf, and Islamic microfinance, while recent studies show a shift toward technology-driven themes such as Islamic fintech, blockchain, crowdfunding, ESG integration, and digital transformation. Conclusion: This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric mapping of global ISF research, highlighting the growing integration of Islamic Social Finance with digital technology, ESG frameworks, and sustainable finance, while identifying blockchain-based waqf, digital zakat ecosystems, and Islamic fintech for SDGs as promising directions for future research and policy development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

etihad

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Subject

Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Etihad: Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance accepts original manuscripts in Islamic banking and finance (covering bank and non-bank financial institutions), manuscripts in the form of research reports, case reports, theory application, critical studies and literature ...