Empowerment of Female-Headed Households in Marginalized Communities through Islamic Legal and Sharia Economic Literacy Using an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Approach

Imroatul Azizah; Moh Irfan; Amang  Fathurrohman; Ida Rochmawati; M. Rikza Chamami; Syaiful Mustofa

doi:10.29062/engagement.v10i1.2262

Imroatul Azizah UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Moh Irfan UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Amang Fathurrohman Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Pasuruan
Ida Rochmawati UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya
M. Rikza Chamami UIN Walisongo Semarang
Syaiful Mustofa UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29062/engagement.v10i1.2262

Keywords: Women's empowerment, Islamic law, Sharia economics, Asset-Based Community Development, Marginalized communities

Abstract

Background: Female-headed households in marginalized communities face complex challenges in understanding Islamic law and managing family economics, impacting household resilience and welfare.

Purpose of the Study: This community service aims to enhance Islamic legal literacy and strengthen sharia-based economic capacity through local asset optimization.

Methods: Using the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, this participatory action research involved field observation, interviews, and FGDs with 30 PEKKA in Wedi Village, Bojonegoro.

Results: The program successfully identified three key asset clusters: social (pengajian groups), cultural (Islamic values), and economic (culinary, sewing, farming skills). ABCD strategy activated these assets, leading to the formation of the “Srikandi Salak” business group and multidimensional transformation.

Conclusion: Integrating ABCD with sharia principles offers a sustainable empowerment model for marginalized communities.

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