Waris Digital Dalam Perspektif Hukum Islam: Tantangan Dan Peluang Di Era Teknologi

Abstract

The development of information and communication technology has given rise to various new forms of wealth known as digital assets. These assets include cryptocurrency, monetized social media accounts, digital wallets, websites, internet domains, NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), and various other forms of virtual wealth that possess economic value. The presence of digital assets raises new legal issues, particularly in the field of Islamic inheritance. Islamic inheritance law, which has traditionally been oriented toward tangible property, needs to respond to these developments. This study aims to analyze the status of digital assets as inheritance objects from the perspective of Islamic law and to identify various challenges that arise in its implementation. The method used is normative legal research with a conceptual approach and a statute approach. The results indicate that digital assets can be categorized as wealth (māl) that holds economic value and can be inherited as long as their ownership is legitimate according to Sharia. However, several challenges exist, including regulatory limitations, difficulties in asset identification, access to digital accounts, and the absence of a standardized mechanism for digital inheritance distribution. Therefore, the development of Islamic legal ijtihad and the formulation of adaptive regulations are necessary to ensure legal certainty for the heirs.