The Law of Gender Justice in Digital Inheritance Distribution: A Fiqh Perspective on Crypto Assets and Non-Fungible Tokens in Dubai

Umi Khusnul Khotimah

doi:10.47268/sasi.v31i2.2929

The Law of Gender Justice in Digital Inheritance Distribution: A Fiqh Perspective on Crypto Assets and Non-Fungible Tokens in Dubai

Umi Khusnul Khotimah⁽¹⁾

(1) Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Economics, Institut Ilmu Al Qur'an Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Abstract

Introduction: The rapid development of digital technology has introduced new challenges in the practice of inheritance distribution, particularly concerning digital assets such as cryptocurrency and NFTs.

Purposes of the Research: This study aims to explore gender justice in the distribution of digital inheritance, focusing on the Islamic fiqh perspective toward cryptocurrency and NFTs assets in Dubai.

Methods of the Research: Using a qualitative approach, the research analyzes fiqh texts, existing regulations, and real-life cases related to digital inheritance. Data were collected through document analysis, case studies, and expert interviews involving Islamic scholars and digital asset practitioners in Dubai.

Results of the Research: The findings reveal that digital inheritance, characterized by unique properties such as anonymity and the need for secure access, presents significant challenges in ensuring fair distribution, especially for women. The study highlights cultural and technological barriers that limit women’s access to digital inheritance, despite their growing economic contributions. The novelty of this research lies in proposing a contemporary fiqh framework that integrates traditional Islamic principles with modern technological solutions such as blockchain, aiming to ensure transparency and fairness in inheritance distribution. By addressing the gender gap in digital inheritance, this research contributes to the development of equitable and practical fiqh guidelines for Muslim communities in the digital era.

Keywords

The Law of Gender Justice; Digital Inheritance; Islamic Fiqh; Cryptocurrency; NFTs.

DOI

10.47268/sasi.v31i2.2929

Published

2025-07-12

How To Cite

APA: Khotimah, U.K. (2025). The Law of Gender Justice in Digital Inheritance Distribution: A Fiqh Perspective on Crypto Assets and Non-Fungible Tokens in Dubai. SASI, 31(2), 130-141. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v31i2.2929.

IEEE: U.K. Khotimah, "The Law of Gender Justice in Digital Inheritance Distribution: A Fiqh Perspective on Crypto Assets and Non-Fungible Tokens in Dubai", SASI, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 130-141, Jul. 2025. Accessed on: Jul. 12, 2025. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v31i2.2929

Harvard: Khotimah, U.K., (2025). "The Law of Gender Justice in Digital Inheritance Distribution: A Fiqh Perspective on Crypto Assets and Non-Fungible Tokens in Dubai". SASI, Volume 31(2), pp. 130-141. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v31i2.2929 (Accessed on: 12 July 2025)

Chicago: Khotimah, Umi Khusnul. "The Law of Gender Justice in Digital Inheritance Distribution: A Fiqh Perspective on Crypto Assets and Non-Fungible Tokens in Dubai." SASI 31, no. 2 (July 1, 2025): 130-141. Accessed July 12, 2025. doi:10.47268/sasi.v31i2.2929

Vancouver: Khotimah UK. The Law of Gender Justice in Digital Inheritance Distribution: A Fiqh Perspective on Crypto Assets and Non-Fungible Tokens in Dubai. SASI [Internet]. 2025 Jul 12 [cited 2025 Jul 12];31(2):130-141. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v31i2.2929

MLA 8th: Khotimah, Umi Khusnul. "The Law of Gender Justice in Digital Inheritance Distribution: A Fiqh Perspective on Crypto Assets and Non-Fungible Tokens in Dubai." SASI, vol. 31, no. 2, 1 Jul. 2025, pp. 130-141, doi:10.47268/sasi.v31i2.2929. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

BibTeX:

@article{SASI2929,
		author = {Umi Khotimah},
		title = {The Law of Gender Justice in Digital Inheritance Distribution: A Fiqh Perspective on Crypto Assets and Non-Fungible Tokens in Dubai},
		journal = {SASI},
		volume = {31},
		number = {2},
		year = {2025},
		keywords = {The Law of Gender Justice; Digital Inheritance; Islamic Fiqh; Cryptocurrency; NFTs.},
		abstract = {Introduction: The rapid development of digital technology has introduced new challenges in the practice of inheritance distribution, particularly concerning digital assets such as cryptocurrency and NFTs.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to explore gender justice in the distribution of digital inheritance, focusing on the Islamic fiqh perspective toward cryptocurrency and NFTs assets in Dubai.Methods of the Research: Using a qualitative approach, the research analyzes fiqh texts, existing regulations, and real-life cases related to digital inheritance. Data were collected through document analysis, case studies, and expert interviews involving Islamic scholars and digital asset practitioners in Dubai.Results of the Research: The findings reveal that digital inheritance, characterized by unique properties such as anonymity and the need for secure access, presents significant challenges in ensuring fair distribution, especially for women. The study highlights cultural and technological barriers that limit women’s access to digital inheritance, despite their growing economic contributions. The novelty of this research lies in proposing a contemporary fiqh framework that integrates traditional Islamic principles with modern technological solutions such as blockchain, aiming to ensure transparency and fairness in inheritance distribution. By addressing the gender gap in digital inheritance, this research contributes to the development of equitable and practical fiqh guidelines for Muslim communities in the digital era.},
				issn = {2614-2961},		pages = {130--141}			doi = {10.47268/sasi.v31i2.2929},
				url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/sasi/article/view/2929}
		}

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2.	Creator	Author's name, affiliation, country	Umi Khusnul Khotimah; Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Economics, Institut Ilmu Al Qur'an Jakarta, Jakarta; Indonesia

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4.	Description	Abstract	Introduction: The rapid development of digital technology has introduced new challenges in the practice of inheritance distribution, particularly concerning digital assets such as cryptocurrency and NFTs.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to explore gender justice in the distribution of digital inheritance, focusing on the Islamic fiqh perspective toward cryptocurrency and NFTs assets in Dubai.Methods of the Research: Using a qualitative approach, the research analyzes fiqh texts, existing regulations, and real-life cases related to digital inheritance. Data were collected through document analysis, case studies, and expert interviews involving Islamic scholars and digital asset practitioners in Dubai.Results of the Research: The findings reveal that digital inheritance, characterized by unique properties such as anonymity and the need for secure access, presents significant challenges in ensuring fair distribution, especially for women. The study highlights cultural and technological barriers that limit women’s access to digital inheritance, despite their growing economic contributions. The novelty of this research lies in proposing a contemporary fiqh framework that integrates traditional Islamic principles with modern technological solutions such as blockchain, aiming to ensure transparency and fairness in inheritance distribution. By addressing the gender gap in digital inheritance, this research contributes to the development of equitable and practical fiqh guidelines for Muslim communities in the digital era.

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