Sharia Economic Empowerment Strategy Through Inclusive Political Policies

Abstract

This article discusses strategies for empowering the Islamic economy through inclusive political policies, focusing on how Islamic economics can contribute to economic stability and welfare in Indonesia. Amid global economic uncertainty, Indonesia, as a predominantly Muslim country, has great potential to utilize the Islamic economic system as an alternative solution to economic crises. The empowerment strategies involve Islamic instruments such as zakat, infak, sedekah, and waqf, which aim to redistribute wealth and strengthen individual capacities, particularly for marginalized groups. Inclusive political policies in Islamic economics emphasize the importance of involving all stakeholders, including the government, the private sector, and the community, to create fair access to economic resources. Additionally, these policies support literacy and economic training efforts, as well as access to capital for vulnerable groups. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods to identify various inclusive political policies in Islamic economics, drawn from literature and in-depth interviews with Islamic economic experts.