Wealth
摘要
The term “wealth” is defined as the possession of significant financial resources or material assets by individuals or nations. However, the term’s connotations extend beyond tangible assets, encompassing intangible aspects such as cultural richness, spiritual depth, and linguistic diversity. In economic discourse, wealth is traditionally associated with the accumulation and ownership of capital. This entry will delve into the concept of wealth within the context of Islamic economics. The analysis indicates that the ultimate proprietor of wealth is God, while individuals serve as temporary custodians of this wealth, thereby lacking unbridled authority over it. The preservation of wealth emerges as a pivotal objective of Islamic economics. Shari’ah that the possession of wealth is regarded as a means for addressing issues such as livelihood, distribution, and attaining the hereafter, rather than as an end in itself, and that wealth should contribute to social welfare in a continuous manner, rather than functioning as a separate entity from society and serving selfish interests.