A 2026 study by Rawi Allan Iriandi from IAIN Parepare and
Muhammad Akramul Sya’ban Ikbal from STAI Asy-Syafi’iyah Nabire finds that
retail and grocery businesses in Nabire Regency largely operate based on
Islamic business ethics, even without formally adopting a “sharia” label. The
findings are significant as they show how ethical values strengthen business
resilience in regions with complex logistical challenges.
Retail and grocery businesses are a key driver of the local
economy in Central Papua, especially in Nabire. However, long supply chains,
dependence on sea transportation, and fluctuating logistics costs create
challenges in inventory, pricing, and financial management. These conditions
often open the risk for unethical practices such as hoarding or price
manipulation, making ethical governance increasingly important.
The researchers used a qualitative case study approach,
collecting data through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with
local and migrant traders, and documentation analysis. The study focused on
real business practices in traditional markets such as Oyehe Market and Karang
Tumaritis, capturing how Islamic legal principles are applied in everyday
transactions.
The findings reveal that most entrepreneurial practices
align with Islamic business values:
- Inventory management prioritizes product availability rather than profit-driven hoarding
- Pricing reflects fairness, adjusted to real logistics costs and local customs
- Customer relationships are built through trust-based, interest-free credit systems (qardh hasan)
- Honesty in measurement and product quality is consistently maintained
Traders rely heavily on social trust rather than formal
contracts. Practices such as “kasbon” (informal credit) function both as social
support for customers and as a long-term strategy to build loyalty. These
approaches reflect key Islamic principles, including honesty (shiddiq),
trustworthiness (amanah), and justice (‘adl).
However, the study also identifies several structural
challenges:
- Weak financial record-keeping, with limited separation between personal and business assets
- Supply chain uncertainty due to weather and transportation constraints, creating minor elements of uncertainty (gharar)
- Dependence on intermediary distributors, which affects pricing and stock stability
Despite these limitations, the research highlights that most
uncertainties are driven by external infrastructure conditions rather than
intentional misconduct. In many cases, stockpiling is carried out to ensure
food availability rather than to manipulate the market.
Rawi Allan Iriandi from IAIN Parepare explains that Islamic
business ethics in Nabire function as a practical system rooted in local wisdom
and community values. He emphasizes that traders balance economic goals with
moral responsibility, creating a business ecosystem that is both resilient and
socially inclusive.
The study has broad implications for economic development.
Ethical business practices help maintain price stability, strengthen social
cohesion, and build trust-based market systems. For policymakers, improving
logistics infrastructure and financial literacy—especially in sharia-based
accounting—can further enhance business sustainability.
In the long term, the integration of local wisdom and
Islamic legal principles offers a scalable model for inclusive economic growth
in remote regions. It demonstrates that ethical governance can emerge
organically and effectively support both profitability and social welfare.
Author Profile
- Rawi Allan Iriandi- IAIN Parepare
- Muhammad Akramul Sya’ban Ikbal - STAI Asy-Syafi’iyah Nabire
Source
Iriandi, R. A., & Ikbal, M. A. S. (2026). Islamic Law Review of Local
Entrepreneurship Management Practices in Nabire Regency: A Case Study of Retail
and Grocery Businesses. Contemporary Journal of Applied Sciences (CJAS),
Vol. 4 No. 3, 299–310.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/cjas.v4i3.151
URL: https://ntlformosapublisher.org/index.php/cjas
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