Social And Economic Aspects Of The Islam Of Mohammad

This study first briefly examines the advent and purpose of Islam, indicating the basic principles for the management of the economy and society, and also then examines the ethical basis of trade, land management, and education. Finally the author lays down some principles on which the structure of a sensible economy can be raised.

Expanded version of a paper presented at the Seminar on Islamic Economics, held in Cairo in September, 1988.

This study aims to go beyond isolating and stating Islamic economic ideals in relation to Western conceptions, and to progress toward implementation. It offers an integrated picture of the programme that Islam offers to help realise the kind of well-being it envisages.