Research Catalog

Title

First principles of Islamic economics / edited by Khurshid Ahmad; translated by Ahmad Imam Shafaq Hashemi.

Author

Maudoodi, Syed Abul ʻAla, 1903-1979

Publication

Islamabad : IPS, 2013.

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Additional Authors

• Ahmad, Khurshid
• Hashemi, Ahmad Imam Shafaq
• Institute of Policy Studies (Islāmābād, Pakistan)

Description

xliv, 290 pages; 25 cm

Summary

"Abul A'la Mawdudi (1903 - 79), one of the leading Muslim intellectuals of the twentieth century, laid down the foundations of modern Islamic economics. Drawing upon Islamic sources, Mawdudi spelled out major elements of a new paradigm for economic analysis and policy, wherein economic pursuits take place in the context of moral values and directed towards achievement of personal and social objectives. Integral to this approach is the concept of non-usury which attempts to make efficiency and equity inseparable and interdependent. In an Islamic framework creation and distribution of wealth become instrumental in promoting individual and social well-being, opening up pathways to development, social justice and human welfare. This comprehensive anthology is an essential introduction to Islamic Economics."--Publisher's website.

Uniform Title

Maʻāshiyyāt-i Islām English

Alternative Title

Maʻāshiyyāt-i Islām

Subject

Economics > Religious aspects > Islam

Contents

• The Islamic concept of economic well-being. Mankind's economic problems and their Islamic solutions -- Economic teachings of the Qur'ān -- The difference between Islam and Capitalism -- The economic philosophy of Islam -- The principles and objectives of Islam's economic system -- Some principles of economic life -- The economic system of Islam : some basic features. The question of land ownership -- The question of interest -- Zakāh in theory and practice
• Islam and social justice -- Issues of labour, insurance, and price control -- Recodification of the economic laws of Islam.

ISBN

• 9789694481098
• 9694481090

LCCN

2013356142

OCLC

• ocn872648744
• SCSB-1786683

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library