The Urgency of Handling Non-Performing Financing in Sharia Banks in the Development of Indonesian Sharia Economics

Abstract

In Indonesia, non-performing financing in Islamic banking has a significant impact on banking system, soundness level of bank, and national economy. Proper handling can minimize the risks so that Islamic banking can continue to develop. This study elaborated the urgency of handling problematic financing in Islamic banks in the development of the Indonesian Islamic economy. This study is a descriptive analytical study with a normative juridical approach. The data was analyzed juridically and qualitatively. Problematic financing in Islamic banks occurs due to internal and external factors. On the other hands, Islamic economy, including its handling methods, are guided by the Holy Quran and the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). The guidance are understood contextually. One of the ways is through restructuring. Handling problematic financing is a very important thing, not only in terms of the obligation to settle debts and receivables of a legal subject, but also closely related to the sustainability of the business of Islamic banks since it also has an impact on the development of the Islamic economy in Indonesia.