Ethics

Islam and Corporate Social Responsibility presents an insightful and timely re-examination of how faith-based ethics can enrich and redefine modern corporate conduct. In an era marked by growing public scrutiny of business practices, environmental degradation, and widening social inequalities, the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a global priority. Yet, as this study compellingly argues, the ethical foundations that guide responsible corporate behavior are far from uniform—and Islam offers a deeply rooted and comprehensive moral framework for rethinking what it means to do business responsibly. At its heart, this work bridges two worlds: the modern corporate paradigm, with its emphasis on sustainability and stakeholder accountability, and the Islamic worldview, which integrates economic activity within a moral and spiritual order. By grounding CSR in the ethical teachings of the Qur’an and Hadith, the study demonstrates how principles such as zakat (charity), adl (justice), ihsan (compassion and excellence), and khalifah (stewardship) together form a coherent and actionable framework for ethical economic life. These principles are not ancillary to business—they define its social purpose, orienting economic activity toward human welfare and collective balance rather than mere profit maximization. Employing a descriptive qualitative methodology, the research carefully analyzes both Islamic textual sources and contemporary corporate practices, tracing how moral principles can be translated into practical strategies for governance, transparency, and sustainability. Through this approach, the study reveals how Islamic ethics naturally align with global CSR objectives, while offering a more integrated and spiritually grounded conception of responsibility—one that emphasizes accountability before […]