Islamic and Christian work ethics: an analysis

Sumera, Irfan and Ibrahim, Mohd Burhan and Ushama, Thameem (2024) Islamic and Christian work ethics: an analysis. Al-Shajarah: Journal of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation, Special Issue 2024. pp. 59-81. ISSN 1394-6870

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Abstract

Various scholars have been inspired by ethics and value systems across the centuries. However, conversations on such topics – especially in academia – have been conducted from a Judeo-Christian perspective, without giving much attention to other systems of thought. Thus, we argue that the Islamic view of ethical consideration and work needs to be explored more. This article explores the notion of Islamic work ethics, and its dimensions in contrast to Christian work ethics. This study contributes towards removing any misconceptions of Islamic work ethics and to clearly understand the Islamic view of work ethics and its implementation. Findings revealed that the notion of work ethics, as generally understood, is specifically related to work only. However, work ethics in Islam is an essential constituent of a typical Muslim's life, which is part of the Islamic tradition. Islamic work ethics is not only related to work but is equally applicable in all fields of life, irrespective of religious beliefs.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic Work Ethics, Protestant work ethics, work values, Catholic work ethics
Subjects:	BPL Islamic education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Prof.Dr Thameem Ushama
Date Deposited:	23 Dec 2024 11:59
Last Modified:	23 Dec 2024 11:59
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/116903

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