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Section Business and Economics

Religiosity, Trust, and Literacy Drive Islamic Finance Adoption

Vol 10 No 2 (2025): December (in progress):

Muhammad Iqbal Asyari Lubis (1), Tuti Anggraini (2), Aqwa Naser Daulay (3)

(1) Ekonomi Islam, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
(2) Ekonomi Islam, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
(3) Ekonomi Islam, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Abstract:

General Background: Despite Indonesia's Muslim-majority population, the market share of Islamic financial products remains low. Specific Background: Islamic financial literacy, trust in financial institutions, and personal religiosity have been identified as key determinants in financial decision-making, yet empirical studies show inconsistent findings. Knowledge Gap: Previous research has not adequately assessed these three factors simultaneously, particularly within a student population that receives Islamic education. Aims: This study aims to examine how religiosity, trust, and sharia financial literacy affect students’ interest in using Islamic financial products. Results: Based on a survey of 100 purposively sampled students at UIN North Sumatra, multiple linear regression analysis revealed that all three variables — religiosity (β = 0.345), trust (β = 0.445), and sharia financial literacy (β = 0.236) — have a positive and significant relationship with interest in using Islamic financial products, explaining 74.2% of the variance. Novelty: This study is one of the first to simultaneously analyze these predictors among students of an Islamic university, providing insights into the behavioral intentions of a strategically important demographic. Implications: The findings underscore the need for collaborative efforts between Islamic financial institutions and universities to foster literacy, trust, and religious alignment with financial behavior among youth.
Highlights:



  1. Trust is the strongest predictor of product interest among students.

  2. Sharia financial literacy significantly correlates with usage interest.

  3. The model explains 74.2% of the variation in interest behavior.


Keywords: religiosity, trust, Islamic financial literacy, student behavior, Islamic banking

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