Sharia-Based Human Development in Realizing Equitable Welfare in Banten Province

Although economic growth often serves as a benchmark, a holistic quality of life necessitates measurement through more comprehensive dimensions. This study analyzes the level of human development based on the maqashid syariah approach across eight regencies/cities in Banten Province. Employing a quantitative descriptive method with a composite index construction, this research develops an Islamic Human Development Index (IHDI) encompassing five maqashid syariah dimensions: safeguarding religion (hifdz al-dīn), safeguarding life (hifdz al-nafs), safeguarding intellect (hifdz al-‘aql), safeguarding progeny (hifdz al-nasl), and safeguarding wealth (hifdz al-māl). Secondary data were normalized and calculated using weighted aggregation. The findings reveal significant disparities among regions, with Cilegon City achieving the highest IHDI (0.69546) and Lebak Regency the lowest (0.48958). This inequality primarily stems from the intellect and wealth dimensions, which are consistently lower in agrarian areas compared to urban centers. Tangerang City exhibits a zero score for the religion dimension but maintains a moderate IHDI due to strong intellect and wealth dimensions. These findings underscore the urgency of integrating maqashid syariah into more holistic and equitable regional development planning, focusing on improving educational quality and strengthening local economies in lagging regions, as well as optimizing Islamic social finance instruments like productive zakat and waqf.