(AcSES NEWS) On Sunday, May 11, 2025, the Kafilah (Fiqh Muamalah Study) was held online via the Zoom Meeting . The event began at 8:00 a.m. WIB and lasted until 11:00 a.m. WIB. Participants from various backgrounds, including students, Islamic economics activists, and the general public interested in sharia investment, attended.
The event, themed "Understanding and Actualizing the Dynamics of Sharia Investment in Indonesia Against Global Capital Market Turmoil," was delivered by Jenny Sabella, Priority Banking Relationship Manager of Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). The material discussed how the sharia investment system in Indonesia operates and evolves in the face of fluctuating global capital market dynamics. The study highlighted the basic principles of sharia investment, the instruments used, such as sukuk and sharia mutual funds, and the advantages of a more ethical and stable sharia approach compared to conventional systems.
Ms. Jenny also provided a recent analysis of the challenges and opportunities of Sharia-compliant investment amidst global economic uncertainty, including the role of regulators and financial institutions in maintaining investor confidence. The session was interactive and included a question-and-answer session, which was enthusiastically received by the participants. The presenters answered in-depth questions about investment practices, risks, and long-term prospects.
This activity contributes by providing an open and inclusive learning space for students and the general public to deepen their understanding of Sharia-based investment systems. The structured presentation of the material and the interactive dialogue that occurred during the study contributed to improving participants' financial literacy based on Islamic values. Second, this activity also represents a collaboration between educational institutions, student communities, and Sharia financial institutions. This synergy serves as a concrete example of the importance of cross-sector partnerships in strengthening ethical, sustainable, and socially valuable financial education.
By conducting this study, it is hoped that participants will not only understand the concept of sharia investment theoretically, but also be able to actualize it in making responsible and socially valuable financial decisions, as part of the younger generation's contribution to building a just, inclusive, and sustainable economy.