Sharia Economic Behavior of Former Indonesia Migrant Worker from Saudi Arabia

This study aims to understand the sharia economic behavior of retired migrant workers who have returned to their hometowns, after they have worked in Saudi Arabia. This research was conducted to former migrant workers who came from Tanggamus Regency and Pringsewu Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia. The population of this research is 253 people, and 10 people are selected as key informants. The study was conducted in March 2019 to April 2019. Data were obtained through participatory observation and in-depth interviews. Data using theme analysis, starting from data collection, data classification, data filtering, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the analysis, it was concluded that: the majority of former Indonesia migrant worker can behave in sharia economics for the family, neighbors and community in a narrow sense. But when migrant workers have come into contact with the wider community, with the conventional majority economic system, then the condition of post-Indonesia migrant worker becomes squeezed. However, they still try to behave in sharia economics, even though all of their business partners conduct conventional economic prantik.

Keywords—post-Indonesia migrant worker, behavior, economics, sharia