Islamic Economics and Global Uncertainty: A Systematic Literature Review on Resilience, Sustainability, and Financial Stability
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Islamic Economics, Global Uncertainty, Sustainability, Financial Stability, Economic Resilience,Abstract
Global uncertainty caused by financial crises, geopolitical conflicts, inflation, climate change, and digital disruption has significantly affected economic stability and sustainability worldwide. This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic economics in addressing global uncertainty through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) focusing on resilience, sustainability, and financial stability. The study applies the PRISMA approach by systematically identifying, screening, and analyzing relevant publications from international academic databases. The findings indicate that Islamic economics contributes to economic resilience through risk-sharing mechanisms, prohibition of speculative transactions, and integration with the real economic sector. Islamic financial instruments such as Islamic banking, sukuk, zakat, and waqf also play important roles in supporting sustainable development and strengthening social welfare during periods of economic instability. Furthermore, current research trends highlight the growing relevance of fintech syariah, digital transformation, and sustainable Islamic finance. However, research related to artificial intelligence, ESG integration, climate risk, and geopolitical uncertainty within Islamic economics remains limited. This study provides theoretical and practical contributions for developing a more resilient and sustainable economic system based on Islamic economic principles.References
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