Young Muslim Generation Research Articles

Golden Horizons: Investigating Shariah-Compliant Gold Investment Awareness Among Youth

Gold has long been regarded as a reliable medium of exchange and a store of value, owing to its inherent traits and functions associated with money. In the context of Malaysia, gold investment emerges as a lucrative and secure asset category for investors. They have the option to either physically possess and safeguard gold or opt for a more modern approach by establishing a gold investment account. Over recent years, there has been a noticeable growth in awareness among the public and seasoned gold investors in Malaysia. However, this upward trend has not been as pronounced among the younger demographic. This research aims to investigate the extent of awareness regarding Shariah-compliant gold investment among the young Muslim population in Terengganu, Malaysia. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, data was collected through a survey administered by researchers via a Google Form, disseminated across various social media platforms. The study successfully obtained data from a sample of 120 respondents. The findings of this study reveal that, on the whole, the young Muslim generation in Terengganu exhibits a high level of awareness regarding Shariah-compliant gold investment. The significance of this research lies in shedding light on the dynamics of gold investment awareness, particularly within the context of Shariah compliance, among the youth in a specific region of Malaysia. The results provide valuable insights for financial institutions, policymakers, and educators seeking to tailor their strategies to enhance financial literacy and promote Shariah-compliant investment practices among the younger population. As Malaysia continues to evolve as a financial hub, understanding and addressing the investment preferences and awareness levels of its diverse demographic groups become crucial for fostering a robust and inclusive financial landscape. Since this study was conducted with small sample size and focusing in Terengganu only, it is strongly recommended to expand the research to other states in Malaysia.

Young muslim generation’s preferences for using digital platforms for Zakat payments: A cross-country study of Indonesia and Malaysia

The young Muslim generation’s embracing digital platforms for Zakat payments represents a dynamic fusion of enduring religious values with the modern digital landscape, heralding a new era in Islamic charitable practices. This trend illustrates a profound transformation within the Islamic world, where the pillars of faith are being reimagined and revitalized through the lens of technological advancement. The present study delved into the factors influencing the young Muslim generation’s preference for digital platforms in Zakat transactions across Indonesia and Malaysia. We examined variables such as Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, Trust, Zakat Literacy, and Digital Infrastructure, aiming to discern their impact on the propensity for digital Zakat contributions with the extension of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. The research encompassed a diverse sample of 382 participants and utilized advanced methodologies, specifically Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and PLS Multi Group Analysis (PLS-MGA), for rigorous data analysis. The results indicated that Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, Digital Infrastructure, and Zakat Literacy notably influenced the use of digital platforms for Zakat. Furthermore, PLS-MGA uncovered significant cross-country differences where Digital Infrastructure showed a more pronounced positive impact in Malaysian context, whereas Social Influence had a greater effect in Indonesia. These findings offer critical insights into the young Muslim community’s digital engagement for religious financial obligations, underscoring the need for tailored digital Zakat solutions that cater to the unique preferences of this demographic. This research not only enriches the understanding of digital adoption in religious practices but also challenges the notion of a universal approach, advocating for context-specific strategies in the realm of digital religious financial services. Future researchers are suggested to consider longitudinal investigations as well as examining cross-regional contexts in this realm of research.

Exploring online infaq intentions of young Muslim

Purpose – This study aims to analyze the intention of the young Muslim generation in paying infaq using online platforms. Methodology – The respondents in this study were 320 young Muslims who had previously made infaq payments through online platforms. The research framework applied was an extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model to predict the intention to use new technology. Structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques to assess the validity, reliability, and relationships between various latent variables.Findings – The results of the data analysis show that performance expectations, social influence, infaq literacy, and habits have a significant influence on the intention to pay infaq through online platforms. In addition, habits and intention to pay donations online also influence usage behavior in paying donations via online platforms. Implications – Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Amil Zakat Infaq and Sedekah Agency (BAZNAS) collaborate with profit-oriented and non-profit social organizations in Indonesia. This collaboration is expected to improve online infaq services and expand the reach of community participation, in line with the increasing intention in and habit of using online platforms to pay infaq.Originality – This study uniquely focuses on the young Muslim generation's behavior in using online platforms for infaq, an area not extensively explored in previous research. By employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), it offers a comprehensive analysis of both direct and indirect effects, providing actionable insights for enhancing online donation platforms.

The Influence of Islamic Boarding Schools for Young People in the Era of Globalization

Indonesia is a country where the majority of the population is Muslim. One method of Islamic religious education in Indonesia is education in Islamic boarding schools. These Islamic boarding schools themselves are spread throughout almost all of Indonesia. Islamic boarding schools function to educate the younger generation who have a deep religious understanding, noble morals, and the ability to make positive contributions to society. This research uses library research which relies on bibliographies from articles and books. The results of this research show that Islamic boarding schools contribute to efforts to help people in need in various regions of the world, including responding to natural disasters and humanitarian aid. The influence of the young Muslim generation in the era of globalization depends on the perspective, values and personal commitment of each individual. They can become agents of positive change in facing challenges and opportunities in the era of globalization, and play an important role in understanding and implementing Islamic values in an increasingly globally connected world.

The Intention of Young Muslim Generation to Use the Islamic E-Wallet Services in Indonesia

Research Originality: Technological developments have changed human behavior in economic activities, including payment methods that use e-wallets. On the other hand, consumers also need an e-wallet that complies with Sharia principles. The COVID-19 pandemic forced consumers to use digital payment methods. However, the number of studies related to the continued usage of Islamic e-wallets in Indonesia remains limited.Research Objectives: Hence, our study examines the factors influencing a person's intention to use an Islamic e-wallet.Research Method: The theoretical framework used in this study is the Technology Acceptance Model. The analysis technique employed is multiple regression analysis using 371 respondents.Result: Empirical results indicate that the factors influencing a person's intention to use an Islamic e-wallet are usability, ease of use, trustworthiness, and religiosity. However, the risk variable does not significantly affect a person's intention to use an Islamic e-wallet. Implication: These results imply that companies must improve the features and services of Islamic e-wallet applications.JEL Classification: D10, G29How to Cite:Risza, H. (2024). The Intention of Young Muslim Generation Using the Islamic E-wallet Services in Indonesia. Etikonomi, 23(1), 219 – 232. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v23i1.37452.

Young Muslim generations and sadaqah through digital platforms: Do sadaqah literacy and religiosity matter?

Objective – This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the intention of the young Muslim generation to pay sadaqah through digital platforms.Research methods – This study modifies the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) by adding sadaqah literacy and religiosity as constructs of the model. The respondents were 108 young Muslims who had paid sadaqah through a digital platform at BSI Maslahah.Findings – The results show that sadaqah literacy, performance expectations, and religiosity have a significant influence on the intention of the young Muslim generation to use digital sadaqah payments through BSI Maslahat. However, business expectations, social influence, and facilitating conditions have no effect on this intention. These findings emphasize that sadaqah literacy and religiosity are important in determining the decision of the young Muslim generation to pay sadaqah using digital platforms.Implications – Sadaqah literacy and religiosity have been proven to influence the intention of the young Muslim generation to pay for digital sadaqah at BSI Maslahah. Therefore, efforts to increase literacy need to be made by providing information about sadaqah. In addition, the BSI Maslahat needs to increase the religiosity of the young Muslim generation by collaborating with related institutions.Originality – Research on the intention of the younger generation of Muslims to pay sadaqah digitally has not been carried out much by previous research. Apart from that, there has been no similar research focusing on the influence of sadaqah and religious literacy on the intention of the young Muslim generation to pay digital sadaqah at BSI Maslahah.

Pendidikan Islam dan Tantangan Kontemporer: Strategi Mengatasi Radikalisme dan Ekstremisme Melalui Pendidikan Holistik

This article discusses the role of Islamic education in facing contemporary challenges, especially in addressing the problems of radicalism and extremism. Through an interdisciplinary approach, this article investigates how Islamic education can serve as an effective solution in responding to the phenomenon. In this article, we will analyze the main concepts in Islamic education that promote a correct understanding of religion, tolerance, moderatism, and criticism of extreme thought. Through proper education, the values of tolerance, justice, and moderation can be instilled in the younger generation of Muslims. This article highlights the concept of inclusive Islamic education, based on balanced religious teachings, and developing critical understanding. This research was conducted through literature review and contextual analysis to provide deeper insight into the importance of Islamic education in addressing contemporary challenges. The results show that holistic and contextual Islamic education can play an important role in preventing and overcoming radicalism and extremism. This article provides a new outlook for educators, education practitioners, and policy makers to promote well-rounded Islamic education and build a generation of civilized Muslims.

Food Purchase by Islamic Youth: When Buying and Selling Contracts and Halal Awareness Ignore by Taste

This study conveys an overview of the purchasing decisions made by the younger generation of Muslims in buying trending food and its relation to ignoring sales, purchase contracts, and halal product information. The type of research used in this research is quantitative research. They are collecting research data using a questionnaire or questionnaire. The respondents of this study were 130 Muslim students at Medan State Polytechnic. The Data analysis techniques use descriptive statistics with quantitative descriptive methods. The questionnaire method operates as a source for data collection. The style used is the distribution of frequency tables by displaying the frequency and percentage of the results of the respondents, which are processed using the Microsoft Excel program. The results showed that the younger generation of Muslims, represented by Muslim students at the Medan State Polytechnic, tended to purchase trending foods, in this case, Mie Gacoan, based on their taste for the product and the various variations of Mie Gacoan products offered in restaurants. Sales and purchase contracts and information on the halal food products restaurants offer are sufficient as a reference. However, they are not the primary determinant in purchasing food products. This condition takes a clear picture that in the era of openness and digital like today, buying and selling contracts in service at restaurants are still things that need to be displayed by restaurants so that they can be a reference for consumers in deciding to purchase products, even though the form of the contract is not signed between the consumer and the restaurant owner. Such as a sale and purchase contract, but special conditions or small agreements that are displayed, such as refund conditions or meal replacement policies submitted by the restaurant in writing, become a form of restaurant service initiative to consumers so that these conditions can provide a framework for relationships between customers and restaurants. In the Islamic view, the contract for food in a restaurant can refer to the principles of Islamic law or sharia. These principles include Halal Compliance, Food Quality, Fairness in Transactions, Obligation of Information, Service, and Ethics. In Islamic law, adherence to the above principles is essential to maintaining fairness, integrity, and consumer welfare. But in the end, it is still the consumer who determines the decision to buy or not a product according to this contract, that currently the priority is the basis for consumer thinking to decide to buy more because of the urge of taste. The illustrated in the buying decision of Mie Gacoan by the younger generation of Islam at Medan State Polytechnic

Peran Pendidikan Islam dalam Menghadapi Tantangan Sekularisme

Islamic education in Indonesia today is faced with a challenge that seeks to separate religious affairs from worldly affairs, this ideology is secularism which seeks to spread an understanding among the world's younger generation. When this understanding has increasingly spread among the younger generation of Muslims, especially Islamic students in Indonesia, it is not impossible that the future values of Islamic teachings will lose their identity. To anticipate various bad possibilities among the younger generation of Indonesian Muslims, the role of Islamic education is very urgent to be implemented. This study used a qualitative research and the type of research used was library research. The data sources for this research are online scientific journals that discuss secularism. The data analysis technique in this study used the Miles and Huberman technique which was carried out in four stages, namely: reduction, presentation, and verification or validation. The results of this study indicate that Islamic education has a very urgent role to be implemented among the younger generation of Muslims in Indonesia. This role can be actualized through strong faith education, worship education, and moral education.

The intention of the young Muslim generation to purchase halal cosmetics: Do religiosity and halal knowledge matter?

Purpose – This study aims to examine the role of religiosity and knowledge in influencing subjective attitudes and norms. Then the influence of religion, knowledge, brand image, and product quality on the intention to buy Halal cosmetics products in the cosmetics industry in Indonesia.Methodology – This study used a purposive sampling method to collect data. As many as 522 young Muslim consumers in 32 provinces in Indonesia have previously used halal cosmetic products.Findings – The study results show that religiosity and Halal product knowledge significantly influence attitudes, subjective norms, and intentions to buy halal cosmetic products. Interestingly, the findings reveal that product knowledge has a higher impact on religiosity on attitudes, subjective norms, and intentions to buy in terms of cosmetics. Meanwhile, attitudes, brand image, and product quality affect intention, but subjective norms do not affect the intention of the young Muslim generation to buy cosmetic products.Implications – Halal cosmetic companies need to increase promotion to the younger generation of Muslims to introduce halal cosmetic products. This promotion will increase the knowledge of the young Muslim generation about halal cosmetics to increase the intention of the young Muslim generation to buy halal cosmetic products.Originality – Research develops the influence of knowledge and religiosity on attitudes and intention, and subjective norms to buy halal cosmetic products. The object of this research is the young Muslim generation, aged between 15 and 30 years, with mostly high school and university education.

The Family Background and Cultural Landscapes of Youth in Banda Aceh: An Ethnographic Account

This article examines the background of youth families in Banda Aceh and their views on issues related to radicalism in Indonesia. Studying radicalism among youth is essential to understand their thoughts on societal problems often associated with radicalism issues. There is a view that youth is the target of changes in understanding and religious and social behavior from groups that claim to be radicalized. Therefore, the understanding and perspective of youth will be beneficial to see the issue of social-religious movements in Aceh. This study is based on an ethnographic study in which the author conducted several interviews in Banda Aceh and several areas in Aceh province. In addition to conducting a bibliographical study, the authors conducted in-depth interviews to understand the informants' backgrounds. To find out their views on the issues in the radicalism movement, the author conducted an FGD with several youths. This study found three youth groups in the study of Islamic movements in Aceh: A first group is an underground group, which is not so visible among the younger generation of Muslims, but among activists of Islamic organizations and specific figures who continue to make upgrades. A second group is a group that prioritizes the power of social media and always carries out a process of religious discussion and responds to any current issues related to "threats to Islam." Third, those who have good relationships with various religious and community leaders. This study will undoubtedly provide meaningful input for academics and policymakers in understanding and dealing with the problem of radicalism among youth.

Is Literacy Improving the Intention of The Younger Generation to Use Islamic Non-Bank Financial Products?

The banking industry has historically dominated Islamic financial institutions. In fact, Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) provide alternatives for the public's different financial needs. For Islamic Non-Bank Financial Institutions, the youthful Muslim generation is a very promising target market. The goal of this study is to see whether literacy can improve young Muslims' intention to use Non-Bank Financial Institutions' products. On 138 Muslim youngsters in North Sumatra, this study takes a quantitative method with simple linear regression analysis. The study's findings show that literacy has a positive and significant impact on the younger generation of Muslims' intentions to use Islamic Non-Bank Financial Institutions products. Socialization and education, both formal and informal, are important elements in raising the literacy of Muslims' younger generations.

Analysis of Hadith Understanding Method among Millennial Ulama in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

This study aims to determine the methods and ways of understanding hadith among millennial scholars in the Internet era today. The presence of information technology has occurred in learning methods and ways of understanding hadith among the younger generation of scholars. This is in line with previous research that the younger generation of Muslims has used the Internet as a source of learning about the Islamic religion. Likewise, how to understand hadith among millennial scholars have also used online means to understand hadith through various online sources. This study uses a qualitative method with data collected through focus group interviews and in-depth interviews with 35 young scholars in Central Sulawesi. Data were analyzed using the thematic approach of Corbin and Strauss. The results of this study indicate that millennial scholars have used the Internet to study hadith. Millennial scholars have also affiliated with specific religious organizations online to study hadith. Then the millennial scholars are affiliated with specific religious figures online to understand hadith. Furthermore, millennial scholars also believe that the Internet can help understand hadith learning by sharing hadith knowledge online. This research can contribute to simplifying the learning process and understanding various hadiths that do not have to rely on conventional sources such as Islamic boarding schools, madrasas, and scholars manually

Mitigating radicalism amongst Islamic college students in Indonesia through religious nationalism

Radicalism has the potential to become more widespread in a younger generation of Muslims who are too textual, exclusive, extreme and uncritical. Their ethos of struggle has created a momentum to contest radical ideologies of Islamic radicals. This study investigates the potential for the radicalisation of Islamic students in Indonesia and formulates an approach of integrating national and religious values to mitigate the potential for radicalism. A qualitative research approach is used, and data were collected by distributing questionnaires to Indonesian Islamic student activists. Interviews were also conducted with experts to strengthen secondary sources of information. The results show that the potential for Islamic student to be exposed to radical activists is high. Through categorisation, interpretation and analysis, it was found that the concepts and spread of radicalism were more influenced by religious interpretations than social tolerance factors. In addition, the religious nationalist approach is formulated based on religious terminology and religious narratives.Contribution: This research contributes by assisting colleges’ efforts in building a detection system and mitigating the risk of student radicalism through a religious nationalist approach.

Best practice for character education for millennial generation

The discussion about best practices in shaping character for the millennial generation about Pancasila values and Muslim family education is an exciting topic to be discussed in various contexts and content. To discuss this issue, we have conducted a series of searches for supporting data and additional information electronically on literature sources in the form of field study findings that actively discuss best practices in shaping the character of the young Muslim generation concerning Pancasila education and the habits of Muslim families in Indonesia. We cannot use this data to answer questions with high times. After a summary of the data and an in-depth discussion of the relationship between the two variables, the researcher can finally conclude that there are some best practices in shaping the character of the millennial generation, in this case, looking for a correlation between Pancasila education and Indonesian family education to form a young age that follows the character Islamic nation and religion. Thus, it is hoped that these findings will add to the wealth of knowledge and perspectives of family religious education and are also in line with Pancasila education as Muslim Indonesian citizens.

Defending The Country on The Movement of The Younger Generation in Lafran Pane’s Perspective

This research discusses the defensive attitude of the younger generation, especially the younger generation of muslims, based on Lafran Pane’s thoughts. Lafran Pane is one of the hero figures in Indonesia who had a significant influence on maintaining Indonesia's independence. This research aims to determine and understand Lafran Pane’s thoughts on defending the country by the younger generation, especially the younger generation of muslims in Indonesia. The method used in this research is the descriptive qualitative research method. This study found that Lafran Pane emphasized the young age to maintain Indonesian independence by returning to the Islamic teachings and practicing them in all activities. He has reformed thoughts in various fields, created a new education system, made Islamic and Indonesian-ness the starting point for the movement.

OPTIMALISASI PERAN PENGAWAS DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM

<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="369"><p>The argument of this article is that in an effort to improve the morals of students and build the character of the young Muslim generation, Islamic religious education subjects play an important role. Therefore, teachers and supervisors must be able to work together, while supervisors need to be more optimal in carrying out supervisory duties. The research method uses a qualitative approach to a literature review with analysis using content analysis. The research finding is that conceptually the supervisor's role is very crucial in improving the quality of education and learning quality. Supervisors greatly contribute to improving the quality of Islamic religious education learning. The author suggests that the government can systematically optimize the role of supervisors by first providing refreshments in the aspects of skills and commitment in carrying out their responsibilities as supervisors of Islamic religious education lessons.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="369"><p><em>Optimization</em><em>, Supervisor, Islamic Education</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table>

A shift of political education to the market's needs: A criticism for the development of a value-based political education of Partai Keadilan Sejahtera

This research aims to understand the shifting of political education at Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (Prosperity and Justice Party (PKS). I employ theory of social contract to analyze phenomena involving the elites and the rest of the Muslims. This research is a study of the literature complemented with an in-depth interview with those who involve in the political education either as the subjects or objects of it. The data, then, were analyzed by means of a method of critical discourse. The political education shifting, partly, is related to the shifting of conception on the relationship between Islam, as normative values, and Indonesia, as the context for its implementation. At first, PKS tends to produce a cadre who has strong characters such as a pious cadre and loyal to the party. Majority of the elite party failed to represent themselves at the Parliament. Then, they develop political education which produces activists who are capable of accommodating Islamic values to the political calculation. At last, PKS follows the market demand of middle class Muslims who aspire to produce the religious and modern young Muslim generation. By so doing, PKS is able to expand its political influence amongst the people, especially the Muslim.

Religious compensatory consumption in the Islamic context: the mediating roles of religious social control and religious guilt

Religious compensatory consumption in the Islamic context: the mediating roles of religious social control and religious guilt

Nilai-Nilai Karakter sebagai Pembentuk Peradaban Manusia di Era Globalisasi

Talking about human civilization certainly cannot be separated from the values ​​that exist in humans themselves. In the current era of globalization, it turns out to have a very large influence on human life in various aspects of life, both social, political, economic, cultural, and others. Globalization has changed everyday life, especially felt by developing countries, and at the same time has created new transnational systems and forces. Globalization has affected the younger generation of Muslims, especially in developing countries, such as Indonesia. Departing from the above, it is necessary to launch and implement a strategy for inculcating the values ​​of local civilization in order to respond to the challenges of globalization. This is important to do so that teenagers or students are not trapped in the damage caused by globalization, one of which is the cultivation of character and ethical values ​​to students and youth. The inculcation of character and ethical values ​​is very important as the shaper of human civilization so that Indonesia, which is known as an ethical country, does not fade and is crushed by globalization and bad influences from other countries. The research methodology in this study uses a qualitative approach. It can be concluded that character values ​​are a strong foundation and fortress to withstand the negative currents of globalization.