(Access News) Sharia Economics Club (SEC) in collaboration with the Association of Sharia Economic Student (ACESS) FEB UNAIR held a first discussion titled Gen Z Discussion (AZD) on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Activities carried out online through the Zoom Meeting took place at 18.00-20.00 WIB and attended by around 26 active participants.

This discussion is part of a series of Islamic economic studies initiated by the management of ACSES 2025 as the first step in strengthening the literacy of the Islamic economy among the younger generation, especially active members of ACSES. This inaugural meeting raised the theme "Introduction to Sharia Economics" delivered by Noka Aljazera Caesario (Mas Alja), one of the teachers of the SEC X AZD team.

In his presentation, Mas Alja outlines the basic understanding of Islamic economics, the main principles in the Islamic economic system, as well as the urgency of the application of sharia values ​​in modern economic practices. The material was delivered interactively and was welcomed enthusiastically by the participants, which was reflected in the question and answer session that took place dynamically. To strengthen understanding, participants also follow pre-test and post-test as a form of learning evaluation.

The activity also presented the Gen Z Discussion with the topic "Islamic banking is more beneficial for the community than conventional banking." In this session, participants were divided into two groups, namely the pros and cons team, to deliver arguments critically and constructively. This discussion aims to train a critical mindset and build a comprehensive understanding of the sharia banking system in the context of the contemporary economy.

The SEC X AZD program provides an inclusive educational space, as well as instilling the values ​​of Islamic economic and sustainable.

This first discussion became an important beginning in the formation of an active, critical, and based learning community based on sharia values. In the future, a series of activities of SEC X AZD are expected to continue to strengthen understanding and increase awareness and contribution of the younger generation in building an ethical and inclusive economic system.