Embracing ethical consumption: integrating Islamic values and minimalism for sustainable lifestyles

Akbar, Mohamed Aslam (2025) Embracing ethical consumption: integrating Islamic values and minimalism for sustainable lifestyles. In: Islamic Finance and the Pursuit of Sustainable Prosperity. Edward Elgar Publishing, UK, pp. 70-91.

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Abstract

This chapter explores the intersection of the conventional economic framework of consumption, the Islamic perspective on consumption, and the emergence of minimalism as a concept in consumer behavior. It highlights the significance of integrating Islamic principles of moderation (qasd) and contentment (qanā’ah) into the contemporary discourse on consumption. Drawing from Qur’anic verses and interpretations by Islamic scholars, the chapter demonstrates how these principles can foster mindful consumption with a minimalistic ideology, encouraging individuals to find fulfillment through simpler and more sustainable ways of living. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the urgent need for extended research, both qualitative and quantitative, to validate the impact of incorporating concepts like qanā’ah in shaping sustainable consumer behaviors and lifestyles. Ultimately, this study contributes to advancing the understanding of how ethical consumption, influenced by Islamic values and minimalism, can lead to a more harmonious relationship between individuals, society, and the environment.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics > BPH106.3 Consumption. Principles of consumption. Halalan toyyiban
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Mohamed Aslam Akbar
Date Deposited:	04 Feb 2026 11:55
Last Modified:	04 Feb 2026 11:55
Queue Number:	2026-01-Q1943
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125788

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