This chapter discusses business and trade from an Islamic perspective. It aims to explain key Islamic concepts like ad-din, Aqidah, Shariah and Akhlak and how they relate to human needs. It also explores the principles of business in Islam, different types of Islamic law (hukum) and their sources. The chapter seeks to provide an understanding of how Islam views conducting business dealings according to religious regulations and teachings.

2. CHAPTER 2 BUSINESS AND TRADE: THE ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES

3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the concept of Islam as ad-din (the religion that to be practiced as a way of life) Understand the principles of the Islamic teachings. Able to explain the meaning of Aqidah (believe to Allah), Shariah (law and regulations in Islam), and Akhlak (ways to act and communicate with others) Distinguish the types of human needs according to the Islamic perspectives Understand the principles of business in Islam and the importance of conducting business dealings. Understand the types of hukum (Islamic law) Understand the source of hukum (Islamic law in Islam)

4. INTRODUCTION

5. INTRODUCTION

17. Critical Thinking Questions

18. SUMMARY In this chapter we have:

19. SUMMARY