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Islamic Finance and Communication
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What is Islamic Finance and Communication?

Islamic Finance and Communication is a research cluster examining the intersection of Sharia-compliant financial practices, such as Islamic banking, with communication dynamics including social media influence, digital literacy, and community empowerment.

The field encompasses 142,330 works focused on social media's role in Islamic banking, hoax communication, pandemic response, youth engagement, cultural identity, media literacy, digital influence, and community empowerment. Key papers address methodologies for research in communication and finance, with "BANK SYARIAH DARI TEORI KE PRAKTIK." by Muhammad Syafi 'i Antonio (2001) receiving 1128 citations and "Bank islam : analisis fiqih dan keuangan" by Adiwarman A. Karim (2007) garnering 833 citations. Growth rate over the past 5 years is not available in the provided data.

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Research Sub-Topics

Social Media in Islamic Banking Promotion

This sub-topic examines how Islamic financial institutions leverage social media platforms for marketing Sharia-compliant products and customer engagement. Researchers study communication strategies, consumer trust building, and the role of influencers in promoting Islamic banking services.

15 papers

Digital Literacy in Muslim Communities

This sub-topic explores programs and challenges in enhancing digital skills among Muslim populations to combat misinformation and foster informed participation online. Researchers analyze educational interventions, cultural barriers, and impacts on civic engagement.

15 papers

Hoax Communication on Islamic Finance Platforms

This sub-topic investigates the spread of misinformation and hoaxes about Sharia-compliant finance on social media and digital forums. Researchers develop detection models and study psychological factors influencing belief in financial scams targeting Muslims.

10 papers

Youth Engagement via Islamic Media Literacy

This sub-topic focuses on initiatives using media literacy to engage Muslim youth in discussions of cultural identity and community empowerment. Researchers evaluate program effectiveness in building critical thinking and active digital citizenship.

13 papers

Digital Influence on Islamic Cultural Identity

This sub-topic analyzes how social media shapes perceptions of Islamic identity through content creation and online narratives. Researchers explore diaspora experiences, hashtag activism, and the tension between tradition and modernity.

15 papers

Why It Matters

Islamic Finance and Communication impacts real-world applications through Sharia-compliant innovations like aircraft financing, as seen in DIB's landmark deal with Turkish Airlines, the first Islamic aircraft finance transaction by the world’s first Islamic bank. Uganda Development Bank secured $30 million from the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, marking the first such financing in Uganda and East Africa. In Tanzania, Islamic finance grows via Sukuk and banking, while recent preprints highlight fintech convergence, new media marketing for customer loyalty in Jordanian Islamic banks, and regulatory frameworks in Central Asia, demonstrating practical expansions in ethical finance and digital outreach.

Reading Guide

Where to Start

"BANK SYARIAH DARI TEORI KE PRAKTIK." by Muhammad Syafi 'i Antonio (2001) first, as it bridges Islamic banking theory to practical implementation, providing foundational understanding before methodological or communication papers.

Key Papers Explained

"BANK SYARIAH DARI TEORI KE PRAKTIK." by Muhammad Syafi 'i Antonio (2001) establishes Sharia banking practice, extended by fiqh and contract analysis in "Bank islam : analisis fiqih dan keuangan" by Adiwarman A. Karim (2007). Research methods from "Research Design (Pendekatan Metode Kualitatif, Kuantitatif, dan Campuran)" by John W. Creswell (2016) and "Teknik Praktis : Riset Komunikasi" by Rachmat Kriyantono (2014) enable studies on social media's role in "Media Sosial Perspektif komunikasi,Budaya,Dan sosioteknologi" by Rulli Nasrullah (2017). "Bank dan Lembaga keuangan lainnya" by S.E. MF. Albashori, S.E. Suliantoro (2023) updates institutional contexts.

Paper Timeline

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1991 · 1.6K cites"] P1["BANK SYARIAH DARI TEORI KE PRAKTIK.
2001 · 1.1K cites"] P2["Studi Kasus Desain Dan Metode
2003 · 981 cites"] P3["Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif
2014 · 5.1K cites"] P4["Teknik Praktis : Riset Komunikasi
2014 · 1.6K cites"] P5["Research Design Pendekatan Meto...
2016 · 1.4K cites"] P6["Media Sosial Perspektif komunika...
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Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.

Advanced Directions

Recent preprints explore fintech-Sharia convergence in "Shariah-Compliant Innovation: Mapping the Convergence of Fintech and Islamic Banking through a Scopus-Based Review" and new media loyalty in Jordanian banks. News highlights Islamic windows like EDB's project and $30M Uganda deal, signaling expansion into aviation and development finance.

Papers at a Glance

In the News

Code & Tools

Recent Preprints

Latest Developments

Recent developments in Islamic finance research highlight continued growth and innovation, with the global sukuk market reaching $264.8 billion in 2025 and Islamic finance assets projected to hit $6 trillion in 2026, supported by strong market expansion and diversification into fintech and social finance (S&P Global Ratings, findevgateway.org, mordorintelligence.com). Additionally, research into fintech integration shows significant scholarly interest, with studies mapping the convergence of fintech and Islamic banking, emphasizing Shariah-compliant innovation and digital inclusion (rsisinternational.org, emerald.com). The sector is also exploring smart contracts' communication patterns to enhance efficiency and compliance, though challenges remain regarding flexibility and governance (rumahjurnal.iainsasbabel.ac.id).

Frequently Asked Questions

What methods are used in research on Islamic Finance and Communication?

Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods are standard, as detailed in "Research Design (Pendekatan Metode Kualitatif, Kuantitatif, dan Campuran)" by John W. Creswell (2016, 1366 citations), which compares research designs. Communication-specific techniques appear in "Teknik Praktis : Riset Komunikasi" by Rachmat Kriyantono (2014, 1588 citations), covering practical applications. Case studies are emphasized in "Studi Kasus Desain Dan Metode" by Robert K. Yin (2003, 981 citations) for investigating financial and social phenomena.

How does social media relate to Islamic Finance and Communication?

"Media Sosial Perspektif komunikasi,Budaya,Dan sosioteknologi" by Rulli Nasrullah (2017, 1041 citations) analyzes social media's influence on journalism, public relations, and marketing in contexts like Islamic banking. It highlights social media as a tool for interaction, socialization, and cultural impact. Recent preprints show new media marketing boosting customer loyalty in Jordanian Islamic banks.

What are core principles of Islamic banking?

"BANK SYARIAH DARI TEORI KE PRAKTIK." by Muhammad Syafi 'i Antonio (2001, 1128 citations) covers theory to practice in Sharia banking. "Bank islam : analisis fiqih dan keuangan" by Adiwarman A. Karim (2007, 833 citations) details fiqh analysis, history, akad contracts, murabahah, and isthisna' financing. These prohibit interest, uncertainty, and speculation, favoring profit-and-loss sharing and asset-backed deals.

What applications exist in Islamic finance today?

Practical implementations include sukuk issuance and Islamic funds in the Islamic Capital Market, as per Zawya news. DIB executed Islamic aircraft financing with Turkish Airlines, and EDB launched its first Islamic finance project. Preprints map fintech-Islamic banking convergence for Shariah-compliant innovation.

What is the current state of Islamic finance research?

The cluster has 142,330 works, with top papers on banking like "Bank dan Lembaga keuangan lainnya" by S.E. MF. Albashori, S.E. Suliantoro (2023, 882 citations) discussing financial institutions. Recent preprints address fintech integration and marginalization in France. News covers growth in Tanzania, Uganda ($30M deal), and UAE.

Open Research Questions

  • ? How do new media marketing activities quantitatively affect customer loyalty in Islamic banks under Sharia principles?
  • ? What regulatory measures can strengthen Islamic financial mechanisms in Central Asian countries like Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan?
  • ? Why does Shari’ah-compliant finance remain marginalized in legally compatible systems like France despite economic promise?
  • ? In what ways can fintech tools be fully integrated with Islamic banking akads while maintaining Sharia compliance?
  • ? How do social media hoax communications influence public perception of Islamic banking during pandemics?

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