Analysis of the Book al-Ahkam al-Sultaniyyah: Towards the Development of a Fiqh Employment Model

Embong, A. H.; Dahlan, A.W.; Mutalib, N. A.; Ismail, I. L. M.; Khairuldin, W. M. K. F. W.; Mokhtar, W. K. A.W.; Hatta, K.; Yassin, N. Z. M.

doi:10.7187/GJATSI122024-1

Authors

Embong, A. H. Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Dahlan, A.W. Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Mutalib, N. A. Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Ismail, I. L. M. Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Khairuldin, W. M. K. F. W. Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Mokhtar, W. K. A.W. Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Hatta, K. Faculty of Da'wah and Communication, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Jalan Sheikh Abdurrauf, KOPELMA Darussalam, 23144, Daerah Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
Yassin, N. Z. M. Oxford Eduvision Sdn. Bhd, Lot PT 35472-1, Dataran Austin, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7187/GJATSI122024-1

Keywords:

Employment jurisprudence, Fiqh employment, Religion, Professional, Al-Ahkam al-Sultaniyyah

Abstract

Employment jurisprudence involves the discussion of Islamic laws regarding employment. Every Muslim is obliged to seek sustenance to meet their own and their dependents' daily needs. While many believe that high salaries are exclusive to professions like education, medicine, and business, Islam views all occupations, whether prestigious or ordinary, as acts of jihad. This study explores the legal discussions and work scope in the book al-Ahkam al-Sultaniyyah and its application in Malaysia. Abu al-Hassan Ali bin Muhammad bin Habib Al-Mawardi, the author, is renowned in political science and Islamic jurisprudence. The research analyzes key elements of employment laws and addresses specific employment issues in Malaysia. Utilizing a qualitative research design, data is gathered from various books, theses, journals, articles, and official portals on occupational jurisprudence, analyzed through content analysis. The findings reveal that the rights of Muslim workers in The book al-Ahkam al-Sultaniyyah align with Malaysian employment rights, with several criteria and values also matching the professional standards of Malaysian workers.

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