Afkaruna: International Journal of Islamic Studies (AIJIS)
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): March

Sharia-Based Marketing Strategy: Ethical Approach and Market Segmentation in Improving Service Quality and Consumer Satisfaction

Sy. Amirah Nur Adilah Al-Aidid (Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda’wah, Pasuruan)
Muhammad Alkaff (Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda’wah, Pasuruan)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Mar 2026

Abstract

The dynamics of the modern economy require Islamic financial institutions, such as Pegadaian Syariah, to integrate ethical and fairness principles into their marketing strategies in order to address issues of uncertainty (gharar) and conventional profit maximization. This research is urgent due to the challenges in developing market segmentation that is in line with consumers' spiritual values amid low Islamic finance literacy. The purpose of this study is to analyze the ethics-based marketing strategy and market segmentation applied by the Dompu Branch of Pegadaian Syariah in order to improve service quality and customer loyalty. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive approach with data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation of management and marketing staff. The results show that the product strategy (rahn syariah) eliminates the element of usury and is reinforced by ZIS services, as well as transparent and fair ('adl) pricing. Market segmentation focused on psychographic dimensions (religiousness and morality) proved effective in increasing customer retention. Promotion was directed as intensive education to overcome misconceptions, although low literacy remains a major challenge. The conclusion shows that this strategy has succeeded in building loyalty through value (ethical) alignment and transparency, providing a practical contribution in the form of a value-based sharia marketing model at the regional level.

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aijis

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Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

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Afkaruna: International Journal of Islamic Studies (AIJIS) (e-ISSN: 3025-8588) adalah jurnal ilmiah kajian islam yang diterbitkan oleh Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Waddawah Pasuruan. Jurnal ini fokus pada kajian pendidikan Islam, ekonomi Islam, manajemen Islam, politik Islam dan ...