The Role of Islamic Law

This chapter discusses the role of Islamic law in strategic management. Non‐Muslims need to dismiss the notion that Islamic law regulates every aspect of a person's life. It does, but not in the way some people think. The compulsory acts of worship do not take up a lot of time. They include the obvious prohibitions and some prohibitions that are less obvious in certain societies. Islamic law can be understood in a narrow manner or in a broad manner. In a narrow manner, Islamic law can be confused with fiqh. Fiqh focuses on which Islamic rulings relates to which specific problem. Experience does not necessarily translate into a person becoming a more moral being as one gets older. Muslims believe that only seeking knowledge and worship of Allah will lead to greater morality.