MSMEs and Social Justice in a Religiously Embedded Economy: A Maqashid Shariah Perspective

Authors

  • Abdur Rohman Departement of Islamic Economic, Islamic Faculty, University Trunojoyo Madura
  • Moch. Khoirul Anwar Universitas Negeri Surabaya
  • Dzikrulloh Departement of Islamic Economic, Islamic Faculty, University Trunojoyo Madura
  • Tri Pujiati Departement of Islamic Economic, Islamic Faculty, University Trunojoyo Madura

Abstract

Religiosity plays a crucial role in influencing economic life, including the economic activities carried out by MSMEs around university areas. Local economic activities play an important role in improving community welfare, particularly through MSME activities in the vicinity of campuses in Bangkalan, Madura. However, research on the transformation of religiosity into social justice remains limited. This study aims to explore MSME economic activities as an effort to promote social justice among religiously based local economic actors using the Maqashid Shariah framework. The research adopts a mixed-method design, involving 100 MSME respondents and 10 key informants. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis based on the dimensions of Maqashid Shariah, while quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings indicate the realization of social justice across the Maqashid Shariah dimensions. The highest level of realization is observed in Hifz al-Din (83.76%), indicating strong adherence to ethical and religious values in business activities, reflected in attitudes of honesty, trustworthiness (amanah), and justice in daily transactional practices. However, there are notable. However, there are notable differences across the dimensions. The results suggest that MSMEs not only contribute to economic welfare but also foster the development of a more religiously grounded human life.

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2026-10-30

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Rohman, A., Moch. Khoirul Anwar, Dzikrulloh, & Tri Pujiati. (2026). MSMEs and Social Justice in a Religiously Embedded Economy: A Maqashid Shariah Perspective. Al-Uqud : Journal of Islamic Economics, 10(2), 220–239. Retrieved from https://journal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/jie/article/view/53572

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