Abstract
The article presents an analysis of the challenges of assessing the strategic potential of the Islamic financial technology market. The theoretical framework is based on Sharia principles (maqasid al-Shari'ah) and the strategic guidelines of the Islamic Development Bank. The article proposes a proprietary FinTech-meter model, combining expert assessments of countries' innovative potential with predictive modeling methods. The model allows for the identification of strategic archetypes of countries and forecasting the development trajectories of the Islamic FinTech market. The results contribute to the development of a regulatory environment and strengthening the socially oriented foundation of the Islamic financial system.