Trends And Research Gaps In Islamic Digital Business: A Bibliometric And Systematic Literature Review

Ihsan Mulia Siregar; Siti Ena Aisyah Simbolon; Siti Eni Aisyah Simbolon

doi:10.24952/tijaroh.v12i1.19576

Trends And Research Gaps In Islamic Digital Business: A Bibliometric And Systematic Literature Review

Ihsan Mulia Siregar* - UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia

Siti Ena Aisyah Simbolon - UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia

Siti Eni Aisyah Simbolon - UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia

Abstract

The rapid expansion of global digital transformation has positioned technology as a universal solution to economic challenges; however, it has also raised concerns regarding inequality, ethical erosion, and platform dominance. This study aims to examine Islamic digital business as an alternative paradigm that integrates technological innovation with Sharia-based values, and to identify research trends, gaps, and future research directions. This study employs a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis, following the PRISMA framework. Data were collected from the Scopus database up to March 2026, resulting in 241 peer-reviewed journal articles after a rigorous screening process. VOSviewer was employed to analyze citation networks, keyword co-occurrence, and collaboration patterns. The findings indicate that research on Islamic digital business remains limited and fragmented, with a dominant focus on fintech, Islamic finance, and blockchain. In contrast, critical dimensions such as ethics, governance, and sustainability receive relatively limited attention. The study also reveals a geographical concentration of publications in specific regions, particularly in Muslim-majority countries. This study provides important implications by emphasizing the need to develop Islamic digital business as a holistic and value-driven framework that balances efficiency, ethics, and sustainability, while encouraging broader interdisciplinary and global research collaboration.

Keywords

Islamic digital business; fintech; bibliometric analysis; digital economy; Sharia principles

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24952/tijaroh.v12i1.19576