The Work Ethic of the Early Islamic Period: Lessons for Contemporary Society

Kasim Randeree; Imran Malik

Abstract

The Arab world had a proud tradition of providing security to its working class especially during the early Islamic period. To be relevant in the future, however, developing Arab societies will need to re-examine their Euro-centric premise and strive to serve global equity through a more balanced philosophy.
Thus, the contemporary strategist in the Arab world needs to be inspired by the humanism of the early Islamic scholars, such as Muhammad Al-Ghazzali (1058-1111). The principles for good governance (knowledge, justice, wisdom and tolerance) were articulated by Al-Ghazzali a millennium ago and remain valid today.
Using Dubai as a model for change, this paper demonstrates the ability of the growing regional knowledge economy to adapt economically and socially by implementing traditional ethical guidelines to achieve sustainable growth in addition to avoiding the exploitation of a largely foreign labour class.

Original language	English
Publication status	Unpublished - 2006
Externally published	Yes
Event	The Sixth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations - Monash University Centre, Prato, Italy Duration: 11 Jul 2006 → 14 Jul 2006 http://2010.theorganisation.com/past-conferences/index.html

Conference

Conference	The Sixth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Prato
Period	11/07/06 → 14/07/06
Internet address	http://2010.theorganisation.com/past-conferences/index.html

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Islamic Legacy
Knowledge Economy
Work Ethic

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Abstract Conference 2006_Dr Kasim RandereeAccepted author manuscript, 55.5 KB

2 Oral presentation

Foundation for an Equitable Economy in Contemporary Middle Eastern Society? The Legacy of Muhammad Al-Ghazzali (1058-1111)
Malik, I. (Speaker) & Randeree, K. (Speaker)
25 Jul 2006
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Changing the Paradigm for Understanding Ethics in the Construction Industry: An Historical Perspective from the Tradition of Muslim
Malik, I. (Speaker) & Randeree, K. (Speaker)
27 Nov 2006
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation

3 Abstract
2 Article

Ethical Leadership from Islamic Perspectives: A Model for Social and Organisational Justice
Randeree, K., 2008, In: International Journal of the Humanities. 6, 4, p. 49-53 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Models for Leading with Organizational Justice: Equitable Management of the Human Resource in Diverse Environments.
Randeree, K. & Malik, I., 2008, In: International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations. 7, 6, p. 65-70 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The Islamic Contribution to the Management of Human Capital: Lessons for Contemporary Society from the Work Ethic of the Early Islamic Period
Randeree, K., Jul 2008, (Unpublished).
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review

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The Work Ethic of the Early Islamic Period: Lessons for Contemporary Society

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Foundation for an Equitable Economy in Contemporary Middle Eastern Society? The Legacy of Muhammad Al-Ghazzali (1058-1111)

Changing the Paradigm for Understanding Ethics in the Construction Industry: An Historical Perspective from the Tradition of Muslim

Research output

Ethical Leadership from Islamic Perspectives: A Model for Social and Organisational Justice

Models for Leading with Organizational Justice: Equitable Management of the Human Resource in Diverse Environments.

The Islamic Contribution to the Management of Human Capital: Lessons for Contemporary Society from the Work Ethic of the Early Islamic Period

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