The Contributions of Shariah-Compliant's Novel in Building a Prosperous Society

Abstract

Novel is one of the creative writings that hold a special place in the heart of readers. A novel, in most cases, brings the story of society and gives a picture of their real-life circumstances. The common issues that are regularly highlighted in the novel are love, trust, and common practices of society. Nowadays, applications like 'Watpadd' provides a free platform for writers to showcase their talents, whereas 'Goodreads' allows readers to give reviews on the books they read. Most novel writers utilize their writing as a medium for spreading Islamic teaching so that society can learn the lessons and return to the real Islamic teaching. Some novels were even adapted into dramas or films. This research sought to review the novel analysis that contributes to a better understanding of religion in society. This study looked at various local novels from notable writers that were chosen randomly in order to evaluate the contents from the aspects of aqidah, shariah, and akhlak. This is a qualitative study that used content analysis as the main instrument. The method used is descriptive research. The result listed some Shariah compliant's novels that help to shape a prosperous society, harmony, and blessed by Allah.