The Impact of Islamic Economics and Finance Courses on Islamic Financial Literacy

<p class="Abstract">The present study seeks to investigate the impact of Islamic economics courses on Islamic financial literacy of university students. Additionally, it intends to compare Islamic financial literacy of those who have taken Islamic economics and finance courses and those who have not. With respect to the approach, the current study employed a quantitative approach to explain the linkage between the two variables. The population of the present study was all currently enrolled students of public universities in Padang particularly those from the faculty of economics and business. A self-administered questionnaire had been used to collect primary data. From the total distributed questionnaire, 300 of them were completed and included in the sample. As a result the respond rate is 71.3%. The results show 145 respondents are in the category of having poor Islamic financial knowledge, while 155 respondents are in the category of moderate From 145 respondents with poor Islamic financial knowledge 79 respondents (66%) have (not) taken (any) Islamic economics and finance courses. From 155 respondents with moderate financial knowledge 114 respondents (41%) have not taken any Islamic economics and finance courses. The findings of the present study suggest that most respondents can be categorized as having moderate knowledge and attending formal Islamic economics and finance courses can positively contribute to have a greater level of Islamic financial literacy.</p>

Board Characteristics, Type of Insurance and Performance In Indonesia Sharia Insurance Companies

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of the board characteristics on the performance of Indonesia sharia insurance companies with insurance types as moderating variable. The board characteristics in this study are the size of board directors, the size of board commissioners, the proportion of women in board directors, and the proportion of women in board commissioners. This study uses 22 sharia insurance business units as a sample with the periode of 2014-2019. We use purposive sampling as a sampling technique. Multiple regression with split sample is used in this research as technical analysis. The results showed that the size of the board directors influence performance negatively. In addition, the type of insurance moderate the influence size of board directors and the proportion of women as directors on performance. There are differences for size of the board of commissioners and the proportion of women as board commissioners.

Is CSR Assistance Effective for Islamic Based Community Development in Indonesia?

<p>This article strives to examine which CSR assistance factors are effective in helping to alleviate the burdens of a community who lives near a cement site. The CSR factors are developed from underlying intens of Islamic law (<em>maqasid al-sharia</em>). The CSR activities which are done by the company towards the community residing near the site are in the form of community development and partnerships. This study was conducted in a community residing around a mine. Primary data were utilized. The data were retrieved with a survey technique, and 97 respondents were retrieved. Meanwhile, the data were analyzed by using a factor analysis. The analysis results depict that there are 6 kinds of education assistance in the CSR programs, where assistance in establishing free schools is not effective enough because it is used for employees’ children, while they comprise a very small portion of the community. There are 20 CSR health programs for the community, while the only one that is not very effective is the HIV prevention program, because the company does not implement an HIV prevention program for the community. There are 12 CSR programs for the environment, in which all of the programs are considered to be effective for the community. There are 6 CSR socio-religious programs, while only 2 of them are considered as not being effective, which are the holiday and animal sacrifice assistance. There are 4 CSR programs for public infrastructure, in which all of the programs are effective to alleviate the community’s burdens. There are 2 CSR programs for national holidays, in which all of the programs are effective for the community. There are 5 socio-cultural CSR programs, in which 2 of the CSR programs are considered to not be effective, which are the arts and culture mentoring as well as arts and culture festival assistance. There are 7 CSR programs for youth and sports activities, which are all considered effective for the community. There are 4 other CSR programs for social assistance, in which 2 of the programs are viewed as being ineffective, which are the retirement home and death assistance. There are 4 CSR programs for rotating fund assistance for SMEs, which are all deemed effective for the community. There are 3 CSR programs for managerial assistance for SMEs, in which 1 program is thought to be ineffective, which is the record keeping and accounting training program. There are 3 CSR programs for marketing assistance for SMEs, which are all considered effective for SMEs.</p>

The Effect of Muslim Religiosity and Innovation Capability on Firm Survival: A Study on Small Enterprises During the Covid-19 Pandemic

<p>This research aimed to examine and analyze the effect of Muslim religiosity and innovation capability on firm survival. Also, this research investigated the moderation role of environmental uncertainty on the effect of Muslim religiosity and innovation capability on firm survival. The study was conducted during the covid-19 pandemic. The analysis unit of this research was the owners of processed food small enterprises fostered by the regional government of Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta. The number of respondents involved in this research was 120 Muslim entrepreneurs. Data were collected using closed questionnaires distributed online, than processed using SEM-WarpPLS. The results showed that the Muslim religiosity and innovation capability significantly affected firm survival. Environmental uncertainty significantly weakened the effect of innovation capability on firm survival. However, environmental uncertainty insignificantly weakened the effect of Muslim religiosity on firm survival. These research results indicate the importance of religious formation for small entrepreneurs in this crisis time. Innovation is also important in increasing the firm survival of small companies during the covid-19 pandemic. </p>

Strategic Alliances between Sharia Microfinance Institutions and Financial Technology in Strengthening Small Micro Enterprises (MSEs)

<p class="Abstract">Sharia microfinance and financial technology have a very significant role as an effective solution for accessing finance for small and micro-enterprises (MSEs). The research aims to investigate the business model used, type of contracts employed, other legal aspects, and the risk mitigation dimension involved. By utilizing qualitative methods and critically analyzing a specific case study related a business model by the alliances between PT Ammana Fintech Sharia and a sharia microfinance institution, BMT Syahida Ikaluin. In generating the data, <em>interviews</em> with several experts and practitioners. The study found that the business model used was based on crowdfunding, compliant with sharia principles dan has a strong basis both in positive law and Islamic edict (<em>fatwa)</em>. The research showed that the strategic alliance between a sharia microfinance institution and financial technology is capable of strengthening access to capital sources for small and micro-enterprises. It also improves community financial literacy and financial inclusion. This research could contribute to the creation of innovative products concerning sharia microfinance and sharia financial technology. Furthermore, it could also become a benchmark in formulating policies to strengthen these strategic institutional alliances.<em></em></p><p class="Abstract"><br /><em></em></p><p class="Abstract"><br /><em></em></p>

Islamic Social Reporting and Financial Distress In List of Sharia Securities

<p>The number of sharia-approved companies in the Indonesia Stock Exchange is growing rapidly. It is important to see how the social performance of these companies, using Islamic Social Reporting Index (ISR Index). Financial Distress as an early sign of a company’s failure is also important to study. This study examines the relation between ISR Index and financial distress in list of sharia securities. The control variables apply in this research are SIZE, ROA, CR, WCTR, DER, and RETA. By using a sample of 129 companies from financial statements and annual reports (2014-2018), three models were built with the Modified Altmans Z-Score, Ohlson O-Score and Zmijewski Zm-Score as a proxy of financial distress. Based on ISR index calculation, the theme of products and services has the highest disclosure score. The lowest disclosure score is corporate governance theme. Panel data regression results show that ISR Index affects financial distress in the Modified Altman’s model. It means the higher the ISR index value, the greater the likelihood of companies run into financial distress. Whereas in Ohlson’s and Zmijewski’s model, ISR Index has no effect on financial distress.</p>

The Effect Digitalization Zakat Payment Against Potential of Zakat Acceptance in National Amil Zakat Agency

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of digitalization zakat payments on the potential for zakat acceptance at the BAZNAS Jakarta center. The originality of this research lies in the digitalization analysis of zakat payments to increase the potential for receiving BAZNAS center based on sharia economic approaches, and digital technology theory. The research method used is associative quantitative using a simple linear regression analysis technique with a sample size of 170 respondents selected based on purposive sampling technique. From the results of data analysis using SPSS 19.0, an R-value of 74.8% was obtained, which means that the relationship between the digitalization of zakat payments and the potential for receiving zakat at the BAZNAS is strong. The findings show that the digitalization variable of zakat payment or zakat payment (X) influences the potential for zakat receipt (Y) of 55.9%, and the remaining 40.1% is influenced by other factors not considered. Based on the results of deepening between the theory and practice of digital zakat revealed that the challenges in efforts to increase the potential for digital zakat acceptance in Indonesia are internet access which is still weak and uneven in Indonesian territory, building an 'attachment' relationship between <em>mustahi</em><em>q</em><em>, muzzaki</em> and BAZNAS, and the application of principles of sharia in the management of zakat. Therefore, the research explains the strategies that can be done to answer the challenges of digital zakat.</p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span>

The Stability of the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index to Economic Shocks

<p>The stock market has a strategic role in the development of a country's economy in the era of globalization, including the Islamic stock market. The rapid growth of the Islamic stock market, especially in developing countries, is a historical record in Indonesia's financial sector. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the return of the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index (ISSI) in the short and long term, how long shocks occur, and how much the contribution of these factors. This study uses monthly time series data from January 2012 to December 2019 using the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) method. VECM estimation results show the price of gold has a significant effect on the short and long term, while inflation has an impact on a long time. ISSI's return quickly reaches stability when it receives a shock from the exchange rate. The price of gold dominates the diversity of ISSI's performances. Stakeholders should consider several things that affect the ISSI return, pay attention to the economic climate, and anticipate quickly the shock that occurs.</p>

The Relationship between Love of Money, Islamic Religiosity and Life Satisfaction: a Muslim’s Perspective

<p>This research scrutinizes the relationship between Love of Money (LOM), hedonic behavior and Islamic religiosity in pursuing life satisfaction in consumption. By utilizing accidental sampling method, the research then employed 99 customers who spent their money in one of the biggest department stores in Malang City. The calculation of data with SmartPLS-3.1.8 revealed that Islamic religiosity significantly affects live satisfaction (β = 0.290; ρ-value = 0.003). In the same time, LOM significantly influences hedonic behavior (β = 0.417; ρ-value = 0.000). However, hedonic behavior does not mediate the relationship between LOM and life satisfaction. This study accordingly concludes that Islamic religiosity plays a main role in consumption. Therefore, it is suggested that every Muslim have to instill Islamic religiosity in daily activities for obtaining life satisfaction. </p><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>

Linkage Program of Islamic Institutions and Government Institution for Empowering MSMEs: Evidence from Indonesia

<p>The purpose of this study is to analyze how the linkage program of Islamic institutions and government institution in empowering MSMEs and analyze the increase in the range of empowerment. By using a qualitative research approach and descriptive analysis method, the results of this study indicate that there are four parties involved in the empowerment linkage program and each party has their respective roles in the aim of empowering MSMEs. Furthermore, there is also increasing in the range of empowerment in terms of the amount of empowerment program funding and improving the quality of MSME after participating in the empowerment program.</p>