Ahmad Sanusi, Sri Wahyu Sakina and Mohamad Puad, Noor Aimi and Abu Bakar, Noor Raudhiah (2026) Boycotts as ethical action: Islamic consumerism and its influence on ESG in Malaysia = Boikot sebagai tindakan beretika: kepenggunaan Islam dan pengaruhnya terhadap ESG di Malaysia. Al-Mimbar: International Journal of Mosque, Zakat And Waqaf Management, 6 (1). pp. 102-118. E-ISSN 2682-8804
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Abstract
Boycotts particularly those directed at Israeli-affiliated products have emerged as a compelling form of collective consumer activism driven by ethical, political, and religious motivations. In the Malaysian context, such movements transcend mere politicalsymbolism, embodying an expression of Islamic ethical consumerism that intertwines moral accountability, social justice, and economic agency. Concurrently, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have become integral to corporate sustainability, shaping how organizations demonstrate responsibility, transparency, and stakeholder trust. This conceptual paper explores the intersection between Islamic ethical boycotts and ESG practices, proposing a theoretical framework that explains how values-based consumer activism can operate as an informal governance mechanism influencing corporate behaviour and sustainability strategies. Rather than presenting empirical findings, the study synthesizes multidisciplinary literature across Islamic ethics, consumer boycott theory, ESG frameworks, and socio-political activism to advance an integrated understanding of how ethical consumer movements shape corporate governance and strategic responses. The proposed framework illustrates three interlinked dimensions: (1) the role of Islamic ethical values in shaping boycott motivations, (2) the capacity of boycott activism to trigger corporate ESG adaptation, and (3) the moderating influence of national socio-political contexts. By articulating these connections, this paper contributes to the growing discourse on ethical consumerism in Muslim-majority societies and offers actionable insights for corporations seeking to align ESG commitments with stakeholder values and societal expectations. The conclusion highlights theoretical, policy, and managerial implications while suggesting pathways for future empirical validation
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | boycott, ESG, sustainability, Islamic ethics, consumer activism, governance |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HJ Public Finance |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Finance Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences |
| Depositing User: | DR NOOR AIMI MOHAMAD PUAD |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Aug 2026 11:23 |
| Last Update: | 10 Aug 2026 11:23 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-08-Q4588 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/130624 |
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