The Role of Maqashid Sharia in the Subjective WellBeing of Muslim Individuals in Indonesia
Neng Kamarni (1*), Fatin Fadhilah Hasib (2), Debi Abdiska (3)

(1*) Departement of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
(2) Departement of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
(3) Departement of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia

Abstract

Subjective wellbeing is not only measured by economic indicators but is also measured by happiness in life in this world and the hereafter, which shows that the nation^s progress is not just economic growth. Maqashid Syariah is one of the dimensions that can lead an individual^s life toward achieving happiness in life in the world and the hereafter. The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of Maqashid Syariah in achieving the subjective wellbeing of Muslim individuals in Indonesia. This study is a quantitative study using secondary data from the Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS). The sample used was Muslim individuals aged over 18 years. Data analysis was conducted using the Logistic Regression method, with the dependent variable being happiness, while the independent variables are maintaining religion, maintaining the soul, maintaining the mind, maintaining offspring, and maintaining property which are indicators of Maqashid Shariah. This study also uses control variables such as age, place of residence, and gender. The results showed that the five independent variables have a positive and significant influence on the subjective wellbeing of Muslim individuals in Indonesia. The findings of this study indicate that Muslim individuals who are religious, healthy, educated above high school, married, and employed, have a higher chance of achieving subjective wellbeing. Meanwhile, younger individuals have higher subjective wellbeing than older individuals- place of residence is not a significant factor, and women have a higher chance of achieving subjective wellbeing than men. The implications of these findings highlight the need to improve access and quality of places of worship. Health and education should also be supported through infrastructure improvements. In maintaining lineage, Islam encourages marriage as a means to maintain morality and build stable families. By maintaining Maqashid Sharia, the subjective wellbeing of individuals Muslims is closer to achieving happiness, not only in this world but also in the hereafter.

Keywords: Subjective Wellbeing, Maqashid Syariah, Muslim Individuals, Logistics, IFLS

Topic: Islamic social finance