Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/302031 
Year of Publication: 
2022
Citation: 
[Journal:] ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance [ISSN:] 2289-4365 [Volume:] 14 [Issue:] 2 [Year:] 2022 [Pages:] 206-220
Publisher: 
Emerald, Bingley
Abstract: 
Purpose - This paper aims to explain the nature of the economic agent in Islamic economics. He is commonly referred to as Homo Islamicus. Design/methodology/approach - This is done by deriving the concept from the Qurʾān as the primary epistemological source in Islamic economics. The paper, thus, attempts to explore the message of the Qurʾān and internalize its concepts and values in their totality into the conception of the economic agent from an Islamic perspective. Findings - The paper brings an insight regarding the nature of the economic agent in Islamic perspective. The concept of the economic agent that is developed from the Qurʾānic teachings will be useful in developing assumptions and theories in Islamic economics. Research limitations/implications - This paper explores the normative behavioral framework of man from the Qurʾānic perspective (i.e. what is expected of man) in order to serve as the basis on which assumptions, concepts and theories could be produced and applied in real life. Further studies could extend the discussion by examining the application of the concepts in practice. Practical implications - This paper promotes a normative behavioral framework that could be the basis in developing the body of knowledge of Islamic economics. Originality/value - This paper promotes a concept of the economic agent in Islamic perspective, termed as Homo Islamicus, who is going to portray Islamic ethical teachings in economic actions. The paper brought insights from the Qurʾānic teachings and principles in developing the concept of Homo Islamicus who will be the representative agent in theorizing Islamic economics.
Subjects: 
Economic agent
Homo Islamicus
Islamic economics
Qurʾān
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Document Type: 
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