Putri Adelia, Zainab Khoiriyah

ANALISIS PEMIKIRAN EKONOMI AL-GHAZALI

Introduction

Analisis pemikiran ekonomi al-ghazali. Analisis pemikiran ekonomi Al-Ghazali tentang kekayaan halal sebagai jalan ridha Allah. Pahami konsep pasar sebagai evolusi kebutuhan individu dan teori uangnya yang mengakhiri barter.

Abstract

According to al-Ghazali, the goal of a Muslim's life is to attain Allah's blessings (ridha) both in this world and the next. One of the means that facilitates this achievement is legal wealth (halal) in economic activities. For al-Ghazali, the market is believed to be an evolution of "natural law," namely, the desire that comes from within each individual to fulfill their economic needs. With his evolutionary theory of money, al-Ghazali explains that there has been a shift away from barter.

Review

This paper, focusing on "ANALISIS PEMIKIRAN EKONOMI AL-GHAZALI," addresses a highly relevant and academically significant topic within the field of Islamic economic thought. The abstract immediately establishes the ethical and spiritual underpinnings of Al-Ghazali's economic philosophy, linking the ultimate goal of a Muslim's life—attaining Allah's blessings—directly to the pursuit of lawful wealth within economic activities. This foundational premise is crucial for understanding the distinct paradigm offered by Islamic economics, and the proposed analysis of Al-Ghazali's perspective promises to shed valuable light on these connections. The abstract highlights several compelling aspects of Al-Ghazali's thought that the full paper is poised to elaborate upon. His view of the market as an evolution of "natural law," stemming from an innate human desire to fulfill economic needs, is particularly intriguing and warrants deeper exploration, potentially drawing comparisons to similar concepts in classical Western economic thought. Furthermore, the explicit mention of Al-Ghazali's "evolutionary theory of money" and his explanation of the shift from barter is a strong indicator of the paper's contribution. These points demonstrate Al-Ghazali's advanced understanding of economic mechanisms, predating many similar Western conceptualizations. To maximize its impact, the full paper could benefit from a more explicit discussion of its methodology, detailing the primary sources utilized (e.g., specific works of Al-Ghazali) and the interpretive framework applied. While the abstract clearly outlines key themes, a robust analysis would further contextualize Al-Ghazali's ideas within the broader Islamic intellectual tradition, perhaps comparing his views with those of other contemporary or preceding scholars. Additionally, exploring the potential contemporary relevance or practical implications of Al-Ghazali's insights for modern Islamic finance and economic policy could significantly enhance the paper's contribution beyond a purely historical analysis.

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