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El-Qist : Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB)
ISSN : 22527907     EISSN : 27160335     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15642/elqist
el-Qist: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB) Merupakan jurnal yang terbit dua kali dalam satu tahun, bulan April dan Oktober, berisi kajian-kajian Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam, baik berupa artikel konsepsional ataupun hasil penelitian
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Beyond Sharia Compliance: Shifting Muslim Consumer Expectations and the Strategic Response of the Global Halal Industry Razali, Ramadhan; Ulfah, Almira Keumala; Ismail, Sherif Mohamed A.; Lulaj, Enkeleda
El-Qist: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB) Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): April (on-going)
Publisher : Islamic Economics Department, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University, Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/elqist.2026.16.1.1-17

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Background: The global halal industry is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by evolving Muslim consumer behaviors that increasingly intersect with sustainability and digital transformation. Despite its growth, a significant gap persists between conventional sharia compliance and modern expectations for ethical transparency. Objective: This study aims to identify shifting patterns in Muslim consumer behavior, analyze the gap between consumer expectations and industry capacity, and formulate adaptive strategies—specifically focusing on digitalization and regulatory harmonization within the ASEAN context. Methodology: A qualitative approach was employed, integrating a comprehensive literature review with in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 25 key informants. Participants included Muslim consumers (aged 18–45) from Indonesia, Malaysia, the UK, and Japan, alongside industry actors and policymakers. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis to capture nuanced perspectives on halal-ṭayyib and global business ethics. Findings: The results reveal three critical dimensions for the industry’s future: (1) a shift in consumer demand toward halal-ṭayyib, encompassing quality and global ethical standards; (2) the pivotal role of digital technologies, such as Blockchain and IoT, in enhancing supply chain traceability; and (3) the urgent need for international regulatory harmonization, exemplified by the proposed Halal Industry Administration (HIA) in the Philippines. Conclusion: This study contributes to theoretical discourse by integrating Islamic consumption patterns with Institutional Theory and sustainability frameworks. It asserts that halal governance is a multidimensional construct in which Sharia integrity must align with global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.
Moral Obligation, Social Value Creation, and Self-Efficacy in Halal Branding Adoption: Evidence from Madurese MSMEs Haryanto, Rudy; Purnamawati, Anni Muslimah; Anwar, Moh. Muhlis; Anis, Moh; Suaidi, Suaidi; Sufyan, Akhmad Farid Mawardi
El-Qist: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB) Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): April (on-going)
Publisher : Islamic Economics Department, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University, Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/elqist.2026.16.1.18-40

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Background: Despite Indonesia’s mandatory Halal Product Assurance policy, halal branding adoption among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remains uneven, particularly in culturally embedded regions such as Madura. Existing studies predominantly explain halal adoption through regulatory and attitudinal frameworks, offering limited insight into the roles of internal ethical motivation and perceived entrepreneurial capability. Anchored in Social Cognitive Theory. Objective: This study investigates the structural relationships among moral obligation, social value creation, self-efficacy, and the implementation of halal branding. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted across four regencies in Madura. Methodology: Using the Lemeshow sampling formula to determine a representative sample of MSME actors. Data were collected by the Authors through structured Likert-scale instruments and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Construct validity and reliability were established before hypothesis testing, and the structural model demonstrated acceptable goodness-of-fit indices. Findings: The findings reveal that moral obligation and the creation of social value significantly enhance entrepreneurial self-efficacy. All three variables exert positive and significant effects on halal branding implementation, with self-efficacy partially mediating the influence of ethical and social orientation on branding adoption. These results indicate that halal branding is driven not solely by regulatory compliance but by the interaction between moral conviction, community-oriented value creation, and cognitive confidence. Conclusion: This study advances halal entrepreneurship literature by integrating ethical motivation and sociopreneurial values within a capability-based behavioral framework, offering empirical insights to strengthen sustainable halal ecosystem development in emerging regional economies.
Beyond Resource Dependency: The Protective-Economy Model for Institutional Resilience in Faith-Based Enterprises Mohammad, Majduddin; Kholis, Nur; Sa'dullah, M. Havy; Fahmi, Muhammad Izzul; Muhammad, Auwalu Shuaibu
El-Qist: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB) Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): April (on-going)
Publisher : Islamic Economics Department, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University, Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/elqist.2026.16.1.41-60

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Prologue: Faith-based educational institutions increasingly face financial and environmental uncertainties that threaten their operational sustainability. Despite the growing role of Islamic social finance and community-based economic initiatives, limited empirical research explains how religious institutions develop integrated economic strategies to withstand systemic shocks. Objective: This study aims to conceptualize and empirically examine the protective economy as an institutional capability that strengthens resilience in faith-based organizations through the integration of Islamic social finance, circular economy practices, and strategic resource management. Methods: The research employs an embedded single-case study design at Pondok Pesantren Mambaus Sholihin, East Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through 34 semi-structured interviews, analysis of audited financial statements over a five-year period (2019–2025), and direct field observation. The data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis and fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to identify causal configurations that support institutional resilience. Results/Findings: The findings demonstrate that the configuration of high income diversification, strong internal consumption loyalty, and adequate liquidity reserves enabled the institution to maintain uninterrupted service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic and periods of commodity price volatility. Empirical indicators show that tuition dependence declined from 79% to 43%, liquidity reserves increased from 1.7 to 4.6 months of operational expenditure, waste-to-product conversion improved from 18% to 46%, and transparency scores rose from 72 to 88. Contribution: This study extends Resource Dependence Theory by highlighting the mediating roles of behavioral loyalty and governance transparency in strengthening resilience within faith-based organizations. It also proposes a protective economy dashboard—comprising the financial autonomy ratio, diversification index, waste-to-product ratio, and institutional trust score—as a practical monitoring framework for policymakers, philanthropic investors, and Islamic social finance institutions.

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