TINJAUAN EKONOMI SYARIAH TERHADAP KESULITAN BELANJA AKIBAT TIDAK ADANYA ALFAMART DAN INDOMARET DI KECAMATAN MERSAM

Abstract

The abstract provides a concise summary of the study, including its objectives, methods, key findings, and implications. This research aims to analyze the shopping difficulties experienced by the community in Mersam District due to the absence of modern retail outlets such as Alfamart and Indomaret from an Islamic economic perspective. The scope of the study focuses on limited access to essential goods, price instability, and the impact on community economic well-being. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method through field observations, informal interviews, and literature reviews related to Islamic economic principles, particularly justice, public interest (maslahah), and fair distribution. The findings indicate that the lack of modern retail stores forces residents to incur higher transportation costs, face limited product choices, and experience price fluctuations in traditional shops. However, this condition also creates opportunities to strengthen local micro-enterprises aligned with sharia principles. The study concludes that ensuring fair and affordable shopping access requires empowering local merchants, increasing price transparency, and strengthening goods distribution to support community welfare.