The Islamic fintech industry has rapidly matured into a key component of the global Islamic financial services industry. The market was valued at approximately USD 138 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed USD 300 billion by 2027, driven by rising demand for ethical and Shariah-compliant financial solutions, accelerating digital adoption, and supportive regulatory initiatives across the GCC, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the UK. Today, more than 400 Islamic fintech startups operate worldwide, offering services across digital banking, payments, equity crowdfunding, peer-to-peer financing, takaful, robo-advisory, and blockchain-enabled platforms. Islamic fintech is increasingly playing a central role in SME financing and financial inclusion, particularly in markets where traditional banking penetration remains limited.

At the same time, the expansion of digital intermediation has heightened the need for strong regulatory oversight and Shari’ah governance. Regulators in several jurisdictions have strengthened disclosure and investor protection requirements and introduced regulatory sandboxes to manage emerging risks. Blockchain, tokenization, and Shariah-screened digital assets are gaining traction but introduce complex governance and compliance considerations, while the growing use of artificial intelligence in credit assessment, risk management, Zakāh calculation, and Shari’ah advisory services raises concerns around data quality, algorithmic bias, model transparency, and juristic interpretation. As institutional exposure to fintech, AI, and digital assets increases, robust governance frameworks and continuous supervisory monitoring are becoming essential to ensure the sustainable and Shariah-compliant growth of the Islamic fintech ecosystem.

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