The Moral and Financial Dimensions of Debt in Islam: A Systematic Literature Network Analysis

Authors

  • Salwa Rasyidah Muthmaina Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
  • Achmad Faqihuddin Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12928/ijiefb.v9i1.16083

Keywords:

Islamic debt, Islamic finance, Moral responsibility, Bibliometric analysis, SLNA

Abstract

Introduction to The Problem: Debt in Islam is not only a financial instrument but also a moral responsibility that influences individual and social behavior.

Purpose/Objective Study: This study aims to map the development of academic research on debt in Islamic perspective and identify major research themes..

Design/Methodology/Approach: This research employs Systematic Literature Network Analysis (SLNA) combining systematic review and bibliometric network analysis using Scopus data (2015–2025), PRISMA procedure, and VOSviewer.

Findings: The results reveal four main research orientations: debt as financial necessity, moral responsibility, institutional Islamic finance practice, and Islamic social solidarity.

Paper Type: Research Article

Keywords: Islamic debt; Islamic finance; moral responsibility; bibliometric analysis; SLNA

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2026-09-09

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