Construction the Meaning Sharia Bank for Indonesia Santri Community

This study aim was to understand and expressing the views of santri (Islamic student) community on Sharia bank phenomenon by exploring their perspectives on sharia bank that consistent with concept of sharia they understand. This was an interpretive paradigm research by constructionist approach through following analysis stages: epoch, reduction, experiential variation, synthesis of explored meaning and harmonized with fiqh (Islamic law) of informants. The informants were sharia bank customer with santri background. This research was focused in Besuki-Indonesia. Data was collected by interviews, observations and documentation. Criteria used in data validity were triangulation method, member checking and external audit. The study results found that santri community as banking customer define sharia bank as a bank that must be run based on sharia principles but within practice there were deviations from sharia principles.