El-kahfi | Journal of Islamic Economics

The Vol. 06 No. 01 (2025) edition of El-Kahfi: Journal of Islamic Economics highlights the latest developments in applying Islamic economic principles amidst the growing wave of digital transformation and the urgent call for economic sustainability. This issue presents scholarly articles that explore innovative Islamic financial products, the digitalization of zakat-infaq-sadaqah (ZIS) services, Islamic fintech, the integration of maqashid sharia into fiscal and microfinance policies, and strategies for promoting inclusive and responsive Islamic economic literacy.

This special issue aims to:

• Map out the challenges and opportunities of digitalizing Islamic economics.

• Highlight the relevance of maqashid sharia values in the modern economic landscape.

• Provide evidence-based policy insights and practical recommendations for stakeholders in the Islamic economic ecosystem.

We invite readers, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to delve into the critical ideas and innovative solutions presented in this edition—contributing to the development of a resilient, equitable, and globally competitive Islamic economic framework.