Socio-Economic Philosophy of Conventional and Islamic Economics: Articulating Hayat-e-Tayyaba Index (HTI) on the Basis of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah

Muhammad Mubashir Mukhtar (), Hafiz Muhammad Sarfraz Nihal, Hafiz Abdul Rauf, Syed Waleed Mehmood Wasti () and Muhammad Shahid Qureshi
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Muhammad Mubashir Mukhtar: Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Pakistan
Hafiz Muhammad Sarfraz Nihal: University of Karachi, Pakistan
Hafiz Abdul Rauf: IBA-CED, Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Shahid Qureshi: IBA-CED, Karachi, Pakistan

Islamic Economic Studies, 2014, vol. 22-2, 65-98

Abstract: In this paper we have presented contrasting positions of Conventional Economics and Islamic Economics with respect to socio economic philosophy. The epistemology of human life as deemed in conventional economics is strongly rooted in rejection of religion and rewards in life hereafter. In the conventional terms, human is a self-autonomous being, with sole motives of self-interest, growth and development. Contrary to this position, Islam guides and encourages towards becoming a non-self-centric man, with a mission to spiritually develop one-self and others, by taking a leap from darkness to lightness. This Islamic religiostic approach in every sphere of life – Religion, Life, Intellect, Lineage, Property – is governed more generally by Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah. Through which one gains internal and external satisfaction, leading towards a peaceful life; Qur’ānically termed as Hayat-e-Tayyaba. Further on, the notion of Growth and Development in Conventional Economics is contrasted with the superior notion of Hayat-e-Tayyaba for Islamic Economics. This paper identifies and suggests variables within the society for deriving essence of Maqāṣid alSharīʿah and utilizing it for developing a Hayat-e-Tayyaba Index. In order to articulate HTI, a survey exploring the religiosity among the male and female youth of Pakistan was carried out. The sample size is of 369, collected from six major cities of Pakistan. The experience of data collection and initial analysis is discussed for further research.

Date: 2014
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