REVITALIZATION OF IBN KHALDUN'S ECONOMIC THOUGHT IN THE FORMULATION OF ISLAMIC ECONOMIC POLICY IN INDONESIA

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This study explores the connection between the principles of Islamic economics and the economic thought of Ibn Khaldun in the context of Indonesia’s national policies aimed at building a just, inclusive, and sustainable Islamic economy. Employing a normative historical approach, it highlights the relevance of Ibn Khaldun’s core values honesty, justice, and mutual cooperation in shaping a comprehensive Islamic economic system. Ibn Khaldun emphasized the crucial role of the state in maintaining economic stability, ensuring equitable wealth distribution, and promoting human development as the foundation of social welfare. The study also examines how Indonesia’s policies through institutions such as the National Committee for Islamic Economy and Finance (KNEKS), the development of the halal industry, the optimization of zakat and waqf, and the strengthening of Islamic MSMEs and cooperatives reflect Ibn Khaldun’s ideas on fiscal moderation, social justice, and macroeconomic balance. The findings suggest that integrating Islamic economic concepts with national policy strategies can strengthen an Islamic economic ecosystem grounded in ethics, fair distribution, and sustainable development.