Smart: Journal of Islamic Religion and Sharia Studies
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): Smart: Journal of Islamic Religion and Sharia Studies (SSharia)

The Influence of Islamic Law on National Legal Development: Indonesia Constitutional Perspective

Risman Setiawan (Haluoleo University)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the constitutional status of Islamic law and its substantial contribution to the development of Indonesian national law. The primary issue concerns the dynamics of integrating Sharia values into the Pancasila rule-of-law framework, which frequently encounters challenges in regulatory harmonization. This research employs normative legal analysis, utilizing legislative, conceptual, and case-based approaches. The findings demonstrate that Islamic law has  strong legal foundation under Articles 24 and 29 of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and contributes significantly by transforming norms into national legislation, such as Sharia economic law and halal product certification. In summary, Islamic law constitutes an organic element that reinforces the national legal system. The implications of this research highlight the need to elevate the legal status of Sharia instruments to the level of law to ensure legal certainty. These findings advance the theory of religious constitutionalism in the context of Indonesia's legal development.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

SSharia

Publisher

Subject

Description

Smart: Journal of Islamic Religion and Sharia Studies (SSharia) is a peer-reviewed academic publication dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse on Islamic theology, religious jurisprudence, and Sharia law within contemporary and historical contexts. Established as a forum for rigorous ...