The Nature of Excessive Behavior (ISRAF) in the Islamic Economic Framework

Abstract

Objective - The objective of this paper is to unfold the nature of excessive behavior in the Islamic economics framework. Methodology/Technique - This is a library research based on the various studies that specifically discuss excessive behavior and Islamic consumer behavior. The study uses a rating system to identify the relevance of content to the study and analyze content analysis. Findings - The nature of excessive behavior is condemned by Islam and is fully agreed upon by Muslim scholars. The extent of excessive behavior is not limited to certain levels of consumption. The Muslim consumer may unaware of doing the practice under the influence of a particular setting, where the pleasure of the practice is felt temporarily. Novelty - This study clarifies the terminology and nature of excessive behavior, which is unclear in previous studies conducted by Muslim scholars. Type of Paper: Review. Keywords: Excessive Behavior; Islamic Economics; Consumer Behavior; Miscellaneous. JEL Classification: A13, D01, P40, Y80 DOI: https://doi.org/10.35609/jber.2019.4.1(6)

Oligopoly Market and Monopolistic Competition in the Digital Era: Shariah Economic Perspective

“…Speaking of Islam and its values, it is not necessary to look at the Arab community, but at the reference source, namely the Qur'an, although it is true that it originally came from Arabia. Muttaqin (2019) argues that one of the globally agreed-upon Islamic values, for example, is about exaggeration (Isrāf) in any form, especially in the context of consumption in any era including the digital era. Likewise, the value of justice, wherever the values of justice are recognized as universal truths.…”

Ortaokul Öğrenci̇leri̇ni̇n İsrafa İli̇şki̇n Görüşleri̇

“…Kelime anlamı olarak haddi aĢma, hata, cehalet, gaflet gibi anlamlara gelen seref kökünden türetilmiĢ olan israf; genel olarak inanç, söz ve davranıĢta dinin, aklın veya örfün uygun gördüğü ölçülerin dıĢına çıkmayı, özellikle mal veya imkanları meĢru olmayan amaçlar için saçıp savurmayı ifade etmektedir (Kallek, 2001). Ġnsanın maddi ve manevi varlığını, zamanını, emeğini, parasını fayda sağlamayan alanlarda kullanması (Türk Dil Kurumu, sozluk.gov.tr); ölçüsüz ve gereksizce harcaması (Soysaldı, 2005); harcamalarında bütçesini aĢması (Muttaqin, 2018) israf olarak tanımlanmaktadır. YaĢama dair maddi ve manevi unsurların ihtiyaç ötesinde ve aĢırı tüketimi israf olarak nitelendirilmekte ve dolayısıyla israf hayatın birçok alanında yer almaktadır.…”

Spiritualism versus materialism: can religiosity reduce conspicuous consumption?

“…Consumption usually is considered as behavior as a result of the attitude that is held by an individual (Zakaria et al, 2015), and it can be concluded that religion can affect it. However, according to Yeniaras (2016) and Muttaqin (2019), Islam is generally considered as a restriction for consumerism based on the disapproval of Israf.…”

“…Islam as an Abrahamic religion has also specific commands about the lifestyle of its followers (Forghani et al , 2019). Avoiding Israf which is generally translated as conspicuous consumption and extravagance is one of the commands that the Quran has directly banned for its followers [2], and it is fully agreed by Muslim scholars that conspicuous consumption is condemned by Islam (Muttaqin, 2019). It should be mentioned that not only does Islam disapprove conspicuous consumption but also other religions also have often conflicted with the desire to display wealth (Belk, 1983; Turner, 2002; Stillman et al , 2012).…”