Islamic finance and entrepreneurship have a dynamic, evolving relationship. Yet, until now, there has been no thorough, focused mapping of how these two areas intersect. This gap has made it difficult to fully understand how Shariah-compliant financial tools truly foster entrepreneurial growth. Recognizing this shortfall, our study set out to fill the void and provide a clearer picture of this important intersection for both researchers and practitioners. For this Purpose, we gathered publication data from Scopus and Web of Science, covering research from 1990 up to early 2025. Using tools like VOSviewer and the Bibliometrix package in R, we quantitatively analysed publication trends, co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, and co-citation patterns. Our analysis revealed that interest in this interdisciplinary field has grown exponentially, especially since 2015. This is due to the rising attention from both academics and industry practitioners. Regarding research themes, several key focus areas emerged, for instance, Support for SMEs: A strong emphasis on how Islamic finance can help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) grow and thrive; also, Microfinance and Inclusion: Numerous studies explore Islamic microfinance as a tool for alleviating poverty and empowering women’s entrepreneurship; and FinTech and Crowdfunding: The rise of Islamic financial technology (FinTech) and crowdfunding is highlighted as an emerging avenue to support entrepreneurs within a Shariah-compliant framework. Thus, mapping the landscape of Islamic finance and entrepreneurship offers valuable insights into this vital domain. The findings serve as a roadmap for future research, highlighting where the field has been and where it is headed.
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