L’éthique économique en Islam au prisme du concept de besoin

Abstract

This article examines the contours of economic ethics in Islam through the issues related to the concept of need. It brings a new light on how Islam develops economic act which is incompatible with the conventional economic paradigm: the needs of men living in society is not only an economic problem but is also a reflection of moral and spiritual values. This set of normative foundations meant shape and educate both individual and collective socio-economic behavior and, on behalf of the principles of social justice and shared responsibility.