Ghaly: Journal of Islamic Economic Law
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Ghaly: Journal of Islamic Economic Law

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF YUSUF AL-QARDAWI'S AND RAFIQ YUNUS AL-MISRI'S LEGAL THOUGHT ON MURĀBAḤAH LI AL-ĀMIR BI AL-SHIRĀ’ AND ITS RELEVANCE TO SHARIA ECONOMIC PRACTICE IN INDONESIA

Muhammad Zain Firmansyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)
Bani Syarif Maula (Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)



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Publish Date
24 Aug 2026

Abstract

Murābaḥah li al-Āmir bi al-Shirā’ has become the dominant financing instrument in contemporary Islamic banking, particularly in Indonesia, where it serves as a practical alternative to interest-based lending. Despite its widespread adoption, debates continue regarding its legal validity, ethical orientation, and conformity with the objectives of Islamic law. This study comparatively examines the legal reasoning of Yusuf al-Qardawi and Rafiq Yunus al-Misri concerning Murābaḥah li al-Āmir bi al-Shirā’ and analyzes its implications for Indonesian Islamic banking practices. Employing a normative-juridical approach, the research analyzes the doctrinal foundations of both scholars’ views alongside relevant DSN-MUI fatwas, national banking regulations, and institutional practices. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of classical-contemporary comparative fiqh analysis with the practical implementation of murabahah in Indonesia, thereby bridging a gap between theoretical legal discourse and regulatory application. The findings demonstrate that al-Qardawi adopts a maqāṣid-oriented and pragmatic approach that prioritizes public benefit and financial accessibility, whereas al-Misri advocates stricter adherence to classical contractual requirements to prevent legal stratagems resembling interest-based transactions. The study argues that understanding the tension and complementarity between these approaches advances existing scholarship by providing a more comprehensive framework for evaluating murabahah contracts, balancing legal validity, ethical integrity, and the broader objectives of Islamic economic law.

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ghaly

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Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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About the journal Ghaly: Journal of Islamic Economic Law is a scholarly journal published by the Faculty of Sharia at Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda State Islamic University. This academic publication is devoted to the study of Islamic Economic Law. Ghaly adopts the most recent studies, ...