Living a balanced life and being an Insan Kamil: an Islamic perspective on worship, health, wealth, family and knowledge

Akbar, Mohamed Aslam (2025) Living a balanced life and being an Insan Kamil: an Islamic perspective on worship, health, wealth, family and knowledge. In: Islamic Civilisation as Saviour of Mankind: How To Reconstruct It from Accounting, Business, Economics and Finance Perspectives in 2025 KENMS Ibadah Camp. Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences (KENMS), IIUM, pp. 45-47. ISBN 978-967-26351-8-5

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This chapter explores the Islamic concept of a balanced life and the path toward becoming Insan Kamil - the complete human being - through the integration of worship, health, wealth, family, and knowledge. Rooted in the Maqasid al-Shari'ah (preservation of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property), it expands upon a tazkirah delivered during the 2025 Ibadah Camp at the Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM. The study demonstrates that true balance, or wasatiyyah, extends beyond the modern notion of work-life equilibrium to encompass holistic spiritual, physical, and intellectual well-being. Drawing from the Qur'an, Sunnah, and classical scholarship, it highlights how these five interdependent dimensions cultivate harmony with Allah, self, and society. Ultimately, the chapter argues that reconstructing Islamic civilisation begins with nurturing balanced individuals who live consciously, embody moderation, and act as witnesses of justice and mercy for mankind.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	9388/126880
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Insan Kamil, Wasatiyyah, MAqasid al-Shari'ah
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP173.77 Islam and work BPH Islamic Economics > BPH72 Economic development. Growth. Sustainable development. Sustainability H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > HV650 Life saving
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:	19 Jan 2026 13:10
Last Modified:	19 Jan 2026 15:45
Queue Number:	2026-01-Q1677
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/126880

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