Ecobankers : Journal of Economy and Banking
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Ecobankers : Journal of Economy and Banking

The Existence of the Islamic Economic System in Muslim and Western Countries in Facing Modern Economic Challenges

Muhammad Roykhannul Arif (Sharia Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, UI Bunga Bangsa Cirebon, Indonesia)
sitri sitri (Sharia Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, UI Bunga Bangsa Cirebon, Indonesia)
Isabela Tania (Sharia Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, UI Bunga Bangsa Cirebon, Indonesia)
Isman Fatoni (Sharia Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, UI Bunga Bangsa Cirebon, Indonesia)
Aie Nuraeni (Sharia Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, UI Bunga Bangsa Cirebon, Indonesia)
Mohammad Ridwan (Sharia Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, UI Bunga Bangsa Cirebon, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study examines how principles of Fiqh Muamalah are enacted within Islamic crowdfunding platforms and evaluates their capacity to offer equitable, transparent financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises in the digital age. Using a descriptive qualitative approach grounded in literature review and secondary data analysis, the research links classical ethical precepts from the perspective of Imam al-Shafii with contemporary financial technology practices. Its novelty lies in this integrative reading of traditional Islamic jurisprudence alongside modern digital funding mechanisms an area that remains underexplored. Findings indicate that Islamic crowdfunding can operationalize core values such as fairness, disclosure, and the prohibition of riba across transactional processes. The study concludes that, when designed and governed properly, crowdfunding based on Islamic principles holds promise as a faith-compliant, inclusive financing alternative that supports sustainable participation in the digital economy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EcoBankers

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Jurnal Communicative adalah jurnal Program Studi Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam, Fakultas Dakwah dan Komunikasi, Institut Agama Islam Bunga Bangsa Cirebon. Jurnal Communicative merupakan jurnal publikasi ilmiah yang berupaya memfasilitasi dan menyediakan artikel ilmiah hasil penelitian empiris dan ...