Shopee-Pay as an Electronic Transaction Instrument: A Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah Perspective

  • Okta Prinoza
    Institut Islam Al-Mujaddid Sabak (IIMS) Tanjung Jabung Timur, Indonesia
  • Wargo
    Institut Islam Al-Mujaddid Sabak (IIMS) Tanjung Jabung Timur, Indonesia
  • Zaenal Abidin
    Institut Islam Al-Mujaddid Sabak (IIMS) Tanjung Jabung Timur, Indonesia

Abstract

The rapid expansion of financial technology in Indonesia has reshaped everyday transaction patterns, notably through digital wallets and paylater services offered by e-commerce platforms such as Shopee. While these services deliver convenience, efficiency, and broader accessibility, questions remain regarding their alignment with the principles of maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah, particularly the protection of wealth and the prevention of consumer harm. This study analyzes the transaction mechanics of ShopeePay and evaluates their conformity with maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, and validated via triangulation. Findings indicate that ShopeePay, as an electronic payment instrument, is perceived as efficient, secure, and supportive of financial inclusion; however, the Shopee PayLater feature introduces ethical concerns due to potential interest-like late fees and heightened risks of consumptive behavior. The study advances the Islamic fintech literature by underscoring the need to integrate maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah into assessments of digital financial services and offers practical implications for regulators and industry practitioners to design Sharia-compliant contractual models and strengthen ethics-driven digital financial literacy.

Keywords

Shopee-Pay; Electronic transactions; Digital payments; Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah

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2025-05-30

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Okta Prinoza, Wargo, & Zaenal Abidin. (2025). Shopee-Pay as an Electronic Transaction Instrument: A Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah Perspective. Zabags International Journal of Islamic Studies, 2(1), 147–155. https://doi.org/10.61233/zijis.v2i1.57

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