TOWARDS LEGAL CERTAINTY FOR SHARIAH ECONOMICS THROUGH REGULATORY HARMONIZATION IN INDONESIA: THE INTERSECTION OF LAW AND FIQH

Ramlani Lina Sinaulan; Mardi Candra; Adi Nur Rohman

doi:10.22452/fiqh.vol23no1.7

Authors

Ramlani Lina Sinaulan Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya
Mardi Candra Universitas Jayabaya
Adi Nur Rohman Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/fiqh.vol23no1.7

Keywords:

Legal Harmonization, Fiqh, Shariah Economics, Legal Norms

Abstract

Fiqh, as a body of Islamic legal norms, is often ijtihādi and mukhtalaf fīh in nature. Many fiqh rulings are derived through juristic reasoning and remain open to scholarly disagreement. This condition creates diversity, variation, and non-uniformity in legal interpretation. In contrast, qānūn or codified legal regulations have binding force and apply generally within the formal legal system. The plurality of fiqh opinions may create legal uncertainty in law enforcement, especially in Shariah-based economic activities that require clear and enforceable rules. This study aims to examine the legislative transformation of fiqh-based legal norms into formal legal rules and the significance of this transformation in strengthening legal certainty and justice in economic activities. This study employs a normative juridical approach, analyzing statutory regulations, Islamic legal principles, fiqh literature, and relevant legal doctrines. The study finds that the legislative transformation of fiqh-based norms has contributed to the formalization of Shariah economic law. However, regulatory overlap remains a significant issue. Therefore, legal harmonization among related laws is necessary to ensure consistency, legal certainty, and justice for parties engaged in Shariah economic activities.

Author Biography

Adi Nur Rohman, Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya

(Corresponding Author) Email: adi.nur@dsn.ubharajaya.ac.id

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