FSH News, Theater 2nd Floor – The Faculty of Sharia and Law (FSH) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta held the Stadium General and Orientation for New Students of the Odd Semester Academic Year 2026/2027 for the Master of Sharia Economic Law (MHES), Master of Family Law, and Doctor of Sharia Sciences (DIS) programs on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

This event marked an important moment for new students to get acquainted with the academic environment, scholarly culture, and various resources available at the Faculty of Sharia and Law.

The Chair of the Committee, Dr. Masyrofah, expressed gratitude for the successful organization of the Stadium General and Orientation. She explained that FSH UIN Jakarta had completed the entire admission process for the Master’s and Doctoral programs for the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 academic year, conducted in two waves since the beginning of the year.

This year, 69 new students joined the three postgraduate programs at FSH, consisting of 17 Doctoral students in Sharia Sciences, 26 Master’s students in Family Law, and 26 Master’s students in Sharia Economic Law.

According to Dr. Masyrofah, orientation is a crucial part of the initial academic journey. Through this activity, new students are expected to understand the higher education environment and prepare themselves for the learning process at the master’s and doctoral levels.

“This Orientation and Stadium General are expected to be the gateway for students to know the academic environment while strengthening their enthusiasm for developing knowledge,” she said.

During the event, students also received academic enrichment through the Stadium General, featuring Prof. Dr. H. KH. Hasanudin, M.Ag. as the keynote speaker, with the theme “Developments in Contemporary Issues of Sharia Economic Law.”

In addition to academic activities, the program also included the inauguration of the Fiqh Muamalah Corner at the FSH Library. This corner is expected to enrich scholarly resources and serve as a reference point for the academic community in developing studies on fiqh muamalah and sharia economic law.

Dean of the Faculty of Sharia and Law, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Maksum, warmly welcomed all new Master’s and Doctoral students. He explained that FSH is one of the oldest faculties at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, established in September 1967. In 2026, FSH reached its 59th year and will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year.

The Dean emphasized that this long journey has shaped FSH into an institution with extensive experience and achievements in education, research, and the development of law and sharia sciences. He highlighted that students will learn from lecturers who not only have academic competence but also professional experience, creating a rich and dynamic learning environment.

Prof. Maksum encouraged students to build strong collaboration with lecturers, which is expected to produce innovative, high-quality research contributing to the advancement of knowledge and society.

“Students are expected to utilize all resources available at the faculty. Lecturers are not only teachers but also partners in the academic journey and research development,” he stated.

Exploring Contemporary Challenges in Sharia Economic Law

The Stadium General session featured Prof. Dr. KH. Hasanudin, M.Ag., moderated by Dr. Hidayatulloh, Ph.D. In his presentation, the speaker discussed the dynamic development of contemporary issues in sharia economic law, driven by technological progress and digital transformation.

Technological advancements have introduced new transaction models previously unknown in conventional or sharia economic systems. This situation presents new challenges, as sharia-related issues in modern transactions are increasingly complex and multidimensional.

The speaker emphasized that evaluating a transaction cannot rely solely on the validity of the contract (akad). A more comprehensive approach is needed, integrating perspectives from fiqh, maqashid sharia, technology, governance, risk management, and consumer protection.

Such an approach is essential to ensure that modern economic and financial developments remain aligned with sharia principles while addressing the challenges of the digital era.

The discussion also covered the expanding financial services sector, including banking, capital markets, insurance, financing institutions, pension funds, pawnshops, microfinance, as well as fintech lending and digital payment systems.

Through this Stadium General, students are expected to gain broader insights into the development of sharia economic law and the challenges they will face in the era of digital transformation.

The Stadium General and Orientation for New Students marked the beginning of the academic journey for Master’s students in Sharia Economic Law and Family Law, as well as Doctoral students in Sharia Sciences at FSH UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. With a spirit of collaboration, strengthened research, and scholarly development, these new students are expected to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of law, sharia, and society.