RESEARCH TRENDS ON MAQASID SHARIAH AND ISLAMIC RURAL BANKS: A BIBLIOMETRIC INVESTIGATION

Lailatis Syarifah; Romzie Rosman; Atiqi Chollisni Nasution; Syarah Syahira binti Mohd Yusoff

doi:10.53840/ijiefer217

Authors

Lailatis Syarifah IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia Gombak 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Rosman IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia Gombak 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Atiqi Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business Cendekia Abditama University Jalan Islamic Raya Kelapa Dua Tangerang Banten 15811 Indonesia
Syarah IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia Gombak 53100 Kuala Lumpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53840/ijiefer217

Keywords:

Maqasid Shariah , Islamic rural bank, Islamic microfinance, Performance measurement, Financial inclusion, Bibliometric analysis, Social impact

Abstract

This study explores the integration of Maqasid Shariah principles into the performance of Islamic Rural Banks (IRBs) and Islamic Microfinance (IsMF) through bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review. A total of 35 relevant journal articles published between 2006 and 2025 were analyzed using tools such as Publish or Perish (PoP), VOSviewer, and Mendeley. The findings reveal a growing interest in using Maqasid Shariah not only as a performance measurement tool but also as a guiding philosophy in social impact, governance, financial inclusion, and integration with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research trend highlights a shift from conceptual discussions to strategic and operational applications. However, the implementation remains fragmented and underdeveloped. This paper contributes by identifying dominant themes, research gaps, and future research directions to enhance the role of IRBs and IsMFs in achieving ethical, inclusive, and sustainable Islamic finance.

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