Islam, economics, and society
By: Syed Nawab Haider Naqvi.
Publisher: Kegan Paul International; Distributed by Routledge; Routledge
Published: 1994
Place of publication: London; New York; New York, NY, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
Subjects: Economics -- Religious aspects -- Islam; Islam -- Economic aspects
Description: The Islamic perception of the socio-economic process is dynamic and its insistence on social justice is uncompromising. To produce the best social structure, according to this view, man's economic endeavours should be motivated by a meaningful moral philosophy. In the face of the challenges presented by the modern world, the practice of Islamic economics raises many complex and profound issues. These are addressed in this highly important work, which must be considered essential reading for all those who live in the vision of the 'right'
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 164-171) and index.