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Perkembangan Agama Islam di Indonesia Pasca Kemerdekaan

This study aims to determine the development of Islam in Indonesia after independence shows significant dynamics. Since Indonesia's independence in 1945, Islam has undergone transformation in social, political, and cultural aspects. According to data from the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, the number of Muslims in Indonesia is estimated to reach 227 million in 2021, making it the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. One important finding is the strengthening of the role of Islamic organizations in social and political life. Organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah play a key role in spreading moderate and tolerant Islamic values. NU, for example, has contributed to the development of education and social in various regions, while Muhammadiyah is active in the fields of health and education. Statistics show that more than 30 million NU members and around 29 million Muhammadiyah members are involved in various social and humanitarian activities.

Urgensi Sertifikasi JULEHA terhadap Tempat Pemotongan Unggas Bebek Beton

The large Muslim population in Indonesia has led to an increasing demand for halal meat. To ensure that the meat is slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law, JULEHA certification is essential. The importance of JULEHA certification lies in its ability to provide consumers with a guarantee that the meat they consume has been processed according to halal standards. This certification in poultry slaughtering aims to ensure that the slaughtering process complies with Islamic law, supports business sustainability, and guarantees that the raw materials used for halal meat processing are met. With the presence of JULEHA certification, the quality of products can be improved, halal integrity maintained, and consumer trust in poultry slaughtering facilities can be enhanced. This research is expected to contribute to the understanding of the importance of JULEHA certification in the culinary industry and among poultry slaughtering entrepreneurs. The method employed in this study is field research, utilizing a qualitative approach aimed at deeply understanding the significance of JULEHA in TPU Bebek Beton. The data sources used in this research include both primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques involved interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that JULEHA at TPU Bebek Beton possesses competency certification and has fulfilled the 13 competencies outlined in the SKNI. JULEHA has participated in training and education programs organized by Universitas Airlangga Surabaya.

Hajj Implementation Policy in Indonesia

Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world and the most significant number of Hajj pilgrims, reaching 15-25% of the total number of Hajj pilgrims in Arab Studies. The government's primary concern is the implementation of Hajj. This study aims to identify the policy of implementing Hajj in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and a literature study. Data were obtained from journal literature, books, and policy documents on implementing Hajj in Indonesia. The results of the study found that the policy of implementing Hajj in Indonesia includes macro, meso, and micro dimensions in the form of Laws, Government Regulations, Presidential Regulations/Presidential Decrees, Regulations of the Minister of Religion, Decrees of the Minister of Religion, and Governor's Decrees. The government and stakeholders organizing Hajj need to use these policies as a reference when implementing Hajj.

Psychological autopsies: religious and spiritual factors for suicide in cases and controls.

In recent years, there has been a growing body of evidence supporting the notion that spirituality and religion can improve one's physical and mental health. Studies show that religion and spirituality play a significant role in the suicidal path. Considering the dearth of data on the patterns of suicidal thoughts, acts and related factors in Pakistan, a country with a large Muslim population and stigma with sociocultural perceptions of religious notions, the current study investigated the role of religious and spiritual factors of suicide using psychological autopsies. Purposive sampling was used to gather retrospective data records from police stations and hospital forensic departments in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan, between January 2021 and July 2022. In total, 60 samples (30 cases and 30 controls) were used in this autopsies investigation. As with the majority of case control studies, the study sample cases were matched with the controls. At least two close bereaved family members served as the primary information sources, and data was gathered using the Semi Structured Interview Protocol for Psychological Autopsies. According to statistical analysis, both the suicide cases and the controls were comprised mostly of Muslim individuals. They follow Islam and hold the view that suicide is prohibited, forbidden, and haram in Islam. Regarding spirituality and religion, the majority of cases, according to the respondents interviewed, were not spiritual at all, while the controls are slightly spiritual. While the majority of both cases and controls had reduced interest in or practice of religious activities over the past year, a higher number of cases rarely performed and attended the religious services/activities as compared to controls. It was thus evident that the cases lacked significant engagement in spiritual and religious activities, and their attendance at such gatherings had notably decreased in the year preceding the suicide attempt. This decline in involvement in spiritual and religious practices might be linked to decreased levels of satisfaction, sense of belongingness, which could raise the risk of suicide. Therefore, in nations where Muslims predominate, culturally relevant suicide prevention initiatives including spiritual and religious treatments aimed at reducing the risk of suicide should be considered.

Islamic Entrepreneur in the Business Concept of Prophet Muhammad SAW: A Conceptual Review

This research examines the concept of Islamic entrepreneurship based on the Prophet Muhammad's business practices and its relevance to the modern business context. Through a systematic literature review method, this research analyses primary and secondary sources on the history of Islamic economics, the biography of Prophet Muhammad, and contemporary literature on Islamic business ethics. The main findings show that the Prophet's business practices were based on fundamental Islamic principles such as tawhid, justice, and social responsibility. The main characteristics of Prophet Muhammad's busines s include honesty, professionalism, quality orientation, focus on customer satisfaction, and fair partne rship. This research reveals that the concept of Islamic entrepreneurship has strong relevance to the contemporary business context, especially in the asp ects of business ethics, leadership with integrity, and corporate social responsibility. Although its implementation faces challenges such as lack of in depth understanding and conflict with conventional systems, there are significant opportunities for the development of Islamic entrepreneurship, especially in countries with large Muslim populations. The s tudy concludes that the concept of Islamic entrepreneurship offers a more ethical, sustainable and benefit oriented business paradigm, which can provide inspiration for global efforts in building a more just economic system. Recommendations are put forward for business practitioners, policy makers, academics, educational institutions, and Islamic business organizations to encourage the implementation and further development of this concept.

DOES COVID-19 AFFECT SHARIAH COMPLIANT STOCK? EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED OIC COUNTRIES

This study aims to examine the movements of Islamic stock markets in ten selected OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) countries in relation to Covid-19 cases, providing a comprehensive analysis of market behavior during the pandemic. The countries—Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain—were chosen based on their large Muslim populations. Data was collected over a one-year period from January 1, 2020, to January 31, 2021, analyzing the relationship between Covid-19 cases and Islamic stock market indices. The study employed co-integration tests to identify long-term relationships and the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to explore short-run dynamics. The co-integration test results show a significant long-run relationship between Covid-19 cases and Islamic stock markets in most of the selected OIC countries. Specifically, the Shariah indices in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain have a positive and significant relationship with Covid-19 cases. Conversely, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Oman exhibit a negative long-term relationship with Covid-19 cases, suggesting a different market response. These results suggest that countries with diversified economies, particularly those relying on natural resources such as oil and agriculture, were more resilient during the pandemic. This study provides novel insights into the unique responses of Islamic stock markets in OIC countries during the pandemic, highlighting regional differences in market behavior and recovery. It suggests that despite the global economic downturn, OIC countries present attractive investment opportunities, particularly due to their swift recovery and resource-based economies, offering a robust portfolio for investors during crises.

Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kepuasan Jamaah Umroh Dan Haji Dengan Persepsi Kesehatan Sebagai Variabel Moderating

Background – Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. This creates a lot of interest and demand for Hajj and Umrah in Indonesia. Hajj and Umrah are worship activities carried out by visiting Mecca and Medina and carried out in accordance with religious law. Since the city of Mecca reopened for Umrah pilgrims after Covid-19, thousands of people have visited various travel services that provide Umrah services. Various types of travel offers ranging from cheap prices, good aircraft facilities, and hotels close to the Kaaba. This offering strategy is carried out to get the attention of prospective Umrah pilgrims. Aim – In this study, the purpose of the study is to test whether service quality, price perception, trust, empathy and health perception influence customer satisfaction and whether health perception is able to moderate all these factors. Design / methodology / approach – This type of research is quantitative research, namely analyzing data in the form of numbers. The data used in this research is primary data which is data directly obtained from the first data source. Data was obtained from the results of a questionnaire distributed to respondents, namely Hikmah Travel pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims. The method used is multiple linear regression analysis with moderator effects. Findings – The results of this research are that the service quality variable (X1) has no effect on consumer satisfaction (Y), the price perception variable (X2) has no effect on consumer satisfaction (Y), the trust variable (X3) has no effect on consumer satisfaction (Y), the empathy variable (X4) has a significant effect on consumer satisfaction (Y), healthy perception (Z) moderates the influence of service quality (X1) on consumer satisfaction (Y), healthy perception (Z) is unable to moderate the influence of price (X2) on consumer satisfaction (Y), healthy perception (Z) is able to moderate the influence of trust (X3) on consumer satisfaction (Y), healthy perception (Z) is unable to moderate the influence of empathy (X4) on consumer satisfaction (Y). Conclusion - The ability of health perception to moderate consumer satisfaction is seen from the quality of service, price perception, trust is good, so this needs to be a concern for hajj and umrah services. However, the absence of health perception will actually result in compromised customer satisfaction. Research implication – Empathy has a significant effect on consumer satisfaction, so travel agencies should pay attention to the empathy factor so that it can increase consumer satisfaction and can be used to attract Hajj pilgrims to use their travel services. Apart from the empathy factor, healthy perceptions are able to moderate the factors of service quality and trust in customer satisfaction, so travel agencies must also pay attention to these factors to get potential customers. Limitations – The population in this research is Hajj and Umrah travel services in East Java, while the sample from this research is Umrah and Hajj pilgrims at Hikmah Travel.

Analisis Kontroversi Aksi Cepat Tanggap Berdasarkan Perspektif Maqashid Syariah

Indonesia, as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, is also recognized as the most generous country according to the World Giving Index 2022. Islamic philanthropy in Indonesia has experienced rapid growth since the reform era, marked by an increased awareness of the importance of professional management to maximize the impact on the underprivileged. Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) is one of the prominent Islamic philanthropic organizations with various initiatives such as Global Qurban and Global Wakaf, which have received positive responses from the Indonesian public. However, in 2022, ACT faced several allegations of financial misconduct, including embezzlement, misuse of donation funds from Boeing, mismanagement of waqf funds, excessive donation deductions, and money laundering. These scandals not only disrupted ACT's financial stability but also led to legal consequences for several of its executives. In Islam, the concept of Maqashid Syariah provides a framework for analyzing phenomena that may harm the Muslim community, including controversies involving ACT. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach to examine the ACT controversies through the lens of Maqashid Syariah. Based on this analysis, as an Islamic philanthropic institution entrusted with managing ZISWAF (Zakat, Infaq, Shadaqah, and Waqf) funds, ACT should adhere to the principles of Maqashid Syariah to avoid actions that undermine the protection of intellect, life, and wealth, which are part of the Maqasid al-Khamsah. This study contributes to the literature on Islamic Economics by providing insights into the application of Maqashid Syariah in the context of Islamic philanthropy. The practical implications of this research emphasize the importance of accountability and transparency in the management of ZISWAF funds by Islamic philanthropic organizations, regulators, and the community to ensure compliance with Maqashid Syariah.

Peran Zakat dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Ekonomi Masyarakat

Zakat is one of the main pillars of Islam, required of Muslims who possess wealth exceeding the nisab threshold. Beyond its religious obligation, zakat also serves as a strategic tool for poverty alleviation and socioeconomic enhancement. The primary objective of zakat is to purify the wealth and soul of the muzakki (zakat giver) and to assist the mustahik (zakat recipients) in meeting their basic needs. In Indonesia, with its large Muslim population, the potential for zakat is significant, yet its impact on poverty reduction remains limited. Optimal zakat management is essential to ensure targeted distribution. Zakat includes eight categories of recipients: fakir, miskin, amil, muallaf, riqab, gharim, fii sabilillah, and ibn sabil. Through a productive approach, zakat can provide business capital and training to mustahik, enhancing their economic self-sufficiency and reducing social inequality. This study employs a library research method and a qualitative approach to explore the role of zakat in improving community welfare. The findings indicate that effective zakat management, especially in the form of productive zakat, can strengthen social solidarity and promote economic empowerment. Zakat functions not only as wealth redistribution but also as a holistic empowerment tool, contributing to achieving more equitable and comprehensive societal welfare.

The Development of Halal Supply Chain Research in Indonesia: A Comparative Study

Halal products uphold the principles of halal throughout the entire supply chain, making managing the halal supply chain (HSC) crucial, especially for Muslim communities. Despite the importance of this topic, existing literature on halal supply chains remains limited, with most studies concentrating on the food industry. Notably, there is a significant research gap regarding the development of HSC research in Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population. This study aims to address this gap by conducting a comparative analysis of HSC research in Indonesia and globally. Utilizing Scopus as the data source, 355 studies on halal supply chains published between 2008 and 2024 were analyzed. A comparative study was then conducted to evaluate the development of HSC research in Indonesia based on various categories, including the number of publications, subject areas, authors, keywords, citations, paper quartiles, institutional affiliations, research objects, methods, and themes. The findings reveal that while Indonesia has made significant progress in HSC research, the research is still tiny compared to its Muslim population. These results highlight the need for further investment and focus on HSC research in Indonesia to match its global potential.

Analysis of Ramadhan Effect on Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Sector Companies in Indonesia Sharia Stock Index 2020 - 2023

Indonesia is a country with a majority Muslim population and is listed as the first country with the largest Muslim population in the worl. With investment levels also increasing and a Muslim-majority population, this will greatly support researchers in conducting research related to sharia shares. This research investigates the existence of an anomaly effect. Where this effect is supported by religious situations and conditions, namely the month of Ramadan, so it is called the Ramadan effect which has also been widely documented by researchers, with the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Good) company sector indexed by Indonesian sharia shares from 2020 to 2023 as the object of this research. The GARCH method is the model used in this research. Introduced by Bollerslev in 1986. This research was conducted quantitatively using secondary data on daily closing stock prices. The results of this research show that there is no effect of Ramadan on returns or volatility in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Good) sector shares listed on the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index (ISSI). There are only 3 companies that have a Ramadan effect on stock returns, including PT Martina Berto Tbk., PT Prima Cakrawala Abadi Tbk., and PT Sekar Bumi Tbk., then on volatility there are also 3 companies that have a Ramadhan effect, including PT Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua Tbk. ., PT Sekar Bumi Tbk., and PT Kimia Farma Tbk.. However, it was found in this research that in the month of Ramadan all the returns of the companies studied produced positive values with the majority of volatility being low.

Halal Food Development Strategy: Preliminary Study

Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world and is ranked first for consumers of food and beverage products halal. The large Muslim population with the value of food and drink consumption The largest halal food in the world has not been able to become a driving force for Indonesia to increasing the production of halal food and drinks. The country's large Muslim population provides a market for halal products, creating strong domestic demand that can drive growth and innovation in the industry. Indonesia's commitment to halal certification and regulations also makes Indonesia a leader in ensuring the integrity and authenticity of halal products, thereby further enhancing its reputation in the global market. The aim of this research is to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the large-scale halal food and beverage industry Indonesian small and medium enterprises and formulate industrial development strategies Indonesian halal food and drinks. To identify strategies for developing halal food products in Indonesia using SWOT analysis. The approach taken is a desk study approach where secondary data is obtained from various journal articles, statistical report data, reports from government agencies related to food, electronic news and other secondary data.

Kualitas Pelayanan, Kepercayaan, dan Kepuasan Terhadap Loyalitas Nasabah

Since its establishment, Islamic banks have experienced growth, especially in Indonesia with the largest Muslim population in the world who want an interest-free economic system (riba). This study aims to determine the relationship between Service Quality and Trust on Customer Loyalty through Satisfaction as an intervening variable. The sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique of 97 respondents, with data collected through a Likert scale questionnaire. This study is quantitative and analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM PLS) 4.0 method. The results of the analysis show that Service Quality and Trust have a significant effect on Satisfaction, Trust has a significant effect on Customer Loyalty, while Service Quality does not have a significant effect on Customer Loyalty, Satisfaction has a significant effect on Customer Loyalty, Satisfaction is able to mediate the effect of Service Quality and Trust on Customer Loyalty.

Strengthening The Halal Value Chain as A Strategy To Make Indonesia the Center of The Sharia Economy in The World

This research is qualitative research with an exploratory approach. The data used in this research is secondary data that researchers obtained from books, scientific articles and other sources commonly used in every research. The data is collected first, then selected which ones best suit the theme of this article, and finally the data is analyzed and conclusions are drawn. The result in this article show the Halal Value Chain can be effective and become its own strength if implemented in the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia due to two things, namely first, Indonesia is the country with the first largest Muslim population in the world. Second, Indonesia has a lot of potential, especially in the food sector. Indonesia has 15 types of the most delicious food in the world which are of course halal.

How Does the Religiosity and Halal Certification Influence Consumer Purchase Decision on Halal Food in Java, Indonesia

Rapid economic growth in several Muslim-majority countries that uphold Islamic values can encourage the growth of Islamic businesses and lifestyles, including Indonesia, which has the largest Muslim population in the world. Rapid economic growth spread to the non-Muslim consumer segment. Java Island is one of the islands in Indonesia with the largest adherents of Islam. This research aims to find out how religiosity and halal certification can influence halal awareness and purchase intention which can increase consumer purchase decision for halal food products. It's using 100 respondents spread across Java Island. The analytical method used is Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The research results show that religiosity and halal certification have a positive and significant effect on halal awareness and purchase intention. Then halal awareness and consumer purchasing intentions have a positive and significant influence on halal food purchasing decisions on the island of Java, Indonesia.

Halal Awareness Behavior of Producers and Consumers from Maqashid Sharia Perspective

The growth of the global Muslim population, especially in Indonesia, which has the largest Muslim population, must be balanced with the Muslim community's awareness of halal products. This research aims to analyze the influence of Islamic principles on the awareness of producers and consumers in the production and consumption of Halalan Thayyiban products in Indonesia after the implementation of Law Number 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Guarantees. Using qualitative methods with a psychological approach, data was collected from documentary sources such as the Internet, journals, books, laws, and articles. The research findings demonstrated that Islamic principles significantly influenced consumer and producer awareness and behavior within the context of halal products. Specifically, the safeguarding of religion, life, lineage, property, and intellect had notably heightened manufacturers' adherence to halal standards while simultaneously enhancing consumer consciousness regarding the importance of products that are safe, hygienic, and of superior quality. These conclusions emphasized that the integration of Islamic principles not only facilitated compliance with Sharia law but also elevated the quality and safety experienced by consumers, ultimately aligning with the attainment of the Halalan Thayyiban concept.

Prospects of the development of the halal products industry towards Indonesia's economic growth

By being crowned as the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia actually has no small potential for the development of the halal and sharia industry. It can also be seen where the global trade business is currently, halal products are dominating. However, the potential for the development of the Indonesian halal industry has not been matched by good achievements at the global or international level. However, this is not an obstacle for Indonesia's development to advance a country's economy. Halal products are rahmatan lil alamin for those who use, consume, and those involved in them. This can make Indonesia play an important role in the development of the halal product industry, considering the large number of Muslim communities in Indonesia. With encouragement, government support, and hard work to revive the halal product industry in Indonesia, we can grow the domestic halal product industry. So this requires the right strategy for the development of the Indonesian halal product industry.

Peningkatan Literasi Keuangan Syariah Masyarakat Desa dalam Mencapai Ekonomi Inklusif Menuju Kesejahteraan Masyarakat

Financial literacy, including sharia financial literacy, is one of the keys to the growth and development of an economy. As the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia has great potential to utilize Islamic finance as a support for economic development. Thus, the Indonesian government is encouraging an increase in financial literacy, not only in conventional finance but also in sharia finance. Sharia economic, financial, and banking services in Indonesia have experienced a rapid increase, marked by the number of Sharia banks showing a positive trend. However, more than 80 million Indonesians are categorized as unbanked amid sharia financial services development. Therefore, sharia financial literacy education is needed to increase sharia financial literacy. This service activity aims to provide outreach and education regarding Sharia financial institutions, types, and services. This service activity is essential to carry out by considering village communities' low literacy level and financial inclusion. The service activities are in Ngaglik Village, Sengat District, Blitar Regency, East Java. Thus, Sharia financial education is expected to encourage increased involvement of MSME players in Sharia financial services, including obtaining business capital financing. Keywords: Sharia Financial Literacy, Sharia Financial Inclusion, MSMEs, Inclusive Economy, Welfare.

Behavioral Interest in Purchasing Halal Products: Exploring an Extended Theory of Planned Behavior Effect

Indonesia has a large Muslim population reaching 209.1 million people or around 13.1 percent of the world's Muslim population, with the millennial generation as the largest generation, reaching 34 percent of Indonesia's population, in terms of buying behavior, the millennial generation is the subject of this study, they have a wishy-washy buying behavior, more likely to see the brand than see the halal label, so that sales of products not labeled halal are higher than products labeled halal. This study aims to determine the effect of attitude, perceived controlled behavior, subjective norms, and trust on the purchase intention behavior of halal products. The method used in this research is quantitative, with a population of millennial people in Banten Province who have consumed halal products, with a sample of 170 respondents, and the data collection technique using a questionnaire. The data was processed using Smart PLS 3.2.9 software and analyzed using the structural equation modeling (SEM) method with a partial least square (PLS) approach. The results of this study indicate that attitude and perceived controlled behavior have a significant positive effect on the purchase intention behavior of halal products, while subjective norms and trust have no effect on the purchase intention behavior of halal products. The implication of this research is that the marketing strategy for halal products must focus on increasing positive attitudes and perceived controlled behavior of consumers. Efforts to build strong brands and facilitate access to halal products are more important than relying on subjective norms and trust. Marketing policies and campaigns should emphasize personal benefits and ease of obtaining halal products to increase purchase intention among consumers.

Impactful Contributions: Sharia Banks in Advancing Agricultural and Agribusiness Development, Empowering MSMEs and Enhancing Human Resources Management

The development of Islamic economics and Sharia banking has a long history, with many believing its origins trace back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad. Sharia banks now play a role in financing the agricultural industry for micro, small, and medium enterprises in countries with the largest Muslim populations and are agriculture-based. At the same time, there are challenges in terms of improving management in the human resources aspect. For example, intention and awareness are two things that have been revealed by many previous studies in maximizing market and customer control, especially in Sharia banking. Intention and awareness were reportedly influenced by religiosity, product knowledge, and word of mouth. This research tries to review how Islamic banks operate; their role in agriculture and agribusiness; and their role in developing MSMEs. Finally, examining the relationship between intention and awareness is reported to be influenced by religiosity, product knowledge, and word of mouth in Islamic banking. Using a systematic review approach based on secondary data in the form of reputable international journals registered in international databases. There are 15 journals related to the development of Islamic economics and the role of Sharia financial financing. The role of Islamic banks in the development of agriculture and agribusiness is 36 journals. The role of Islamic banks in developing MSMEs is 46 journals. There are 64 journals covering the topic of Sharia banking human resource development. The results of the analysis found new information in terms of theoretical and practical development, that Islamic banks have proven to play a role in the development of agriculture and MSMEs, but there are still weaknesses in terms of service innovation. Then, in terms of human resources for Sharia banking services, it focuses on Total Quality Management, that Sharia banks must improve human resource capabilities in service with the main topic of analysis "the influence of religiosity, product knowledge and word of mouth in forming the intentions and awareness of sharia bank customers".