First Principles of Islamic Economics

A collection of major writings on Islamic economics by one of the leading Muslim intellectuals of the twentieth century.

Foreword: Khurshid Ahmad
Translator's Note
Author's Preface
Introduction: Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi

Part One: The Islamic Concept of Economic Wellbeing

Chapter 1: Mankind's Economic Problems and their Islamic Solutions
Chapter 2: Economic Teachings of the Qur'an
Chapter 3: The Differences between Islam and Capitalism
Chapter 4: The Economic Philosophy of Islam
Chapter 5: The Principles and Objectives of Islam's Economic System
Chapter 6: Some Principles of Economic Life

Part Two: The Economic System of Islam: Some Basic Features

Chapter 7: The Question of Land Ownership
Chapter 8: The Question of Interest
Chapter 9: Zakah in Theory and Practice
Chapter 10: Islam and Social Justice
Chapter 11: Issues of Labour, Insurance and Price Control
Chapter 12: Recodification of the Economics Laws of Islam
Index