Harmonization of Sharia Economic Law and Mental Health Policy
A Comparative Study of Indonesia with OIC Countries
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https://doi.org/10.63088/hasm8951Keywords:
Sharia Economic Law, Mental Health Policy, Harmonization Policy, Islamic Social Finance, Indonesia, OIC Countries, Waqf, Zakat, Maqasid Al-ShariahAbstract
Purpose: This research aims to explore the potential integration and harmonization between Islamic economic law (Sharia) and mental health policies through a comparative analysis between Indonesia and selected Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries. The study seeks to understand how Sharia economic principles can be incorporated into mental health frameworks to create more comprehensive welfare systems that address both financial and psychological well-being.
Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive methodology and a library research approach, the study investigates the integration of Sharia economic principles such as zakat, waqf, and Islamic social finance with mental health policies. The research involves a comparative analysis between Indonesia and various OIC countries to identify current practices and gaps in policy harmonization.
Results: The findings highlight significant differences in the degree of policy integration across OIC countries. Malaysia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates demonstrate more advanced models of policy integration, utilizing Islamic economic instruments like zakat and waqf to fund mental health initiatives. In contrast, Indonesia’s framework remains in the early stages of development, with noticeable gaps in fully aligning Sharia economic principles with mental health policies.
Conclusions: This research contributes to the growing discourse on holistic approaches to community well-being that respect religious values while addressing contemporary mental health challenges. The study concludes with practical recommendations for policymakers in Muslim-majority countries to strengthen the synergy between Sharia economic principles and mental health initiatives, thereby fostering a more integrated approach to societal welfare.
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