Socio-economic empowerment through community-based sheep farming programs in islamic rural societies

Iis and Sri Nurhayati and Prita Kartika and Md. Hafizi Ahsan @ Miskam (2024) Socio-economic empowerment through community-based sheep farming programs in islamic rural societies. Ijtimaiyya: Jurnal Pengembangan Masyarakat Islam, 17 (2). pp. 1-24. ISSN 1979-052X

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Abstract

This study examines the socio-economic empowerment fostered by a community-based sheep farming program in Desa Gelarwangi, KecamatanCidaun, Kabupaten Cianjur, within an Islamic rural society. Utilizing a qualitative approach with a case study method, the research explored the program's impact on economic development, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. The research reveals that 1) the program has increased income for participants and fostered stronger community ties, 2) challenges such as seasonal feed shortages, limited access to veterinary services, and the need for formal training hinder its full potential. 3) The integration of sheep farming with local agricultural practices, mainly using sheep manure as fertilizer, has contributed to environmental sustainability and food security. 4)The lack of formal financial services and market integration limits further economic scalability. The study concluded that with continued governmental support and targeted interventions, communitybased sheep farming programs have significant potential for sustainable socio-economic development in rural Islamic contexts, serving as a model for similar initiatives. The research contributes to the broader discourse on rural development, Islamic economics, and community-based agriculture

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Community-based sheep farming, Islamic economics, rural development, socio-economic empowerment.
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1-610 Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc. > BP1-253 Islam > BP173.25-173.45 Islamic sociology S Agriculture > SF Animal culture > SF1-1100 Animal culture > SF371-379 Sheep. Wool
Department:	FACULTY > Labuan Faculty of International Finance
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	18 Jul 2025 13:28
Last Modified:	18 Jul 2025 13:28
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/44548

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