Economic Security as a Human Right in the Light of the Economic Philosophy of the Quran; A Systematic Reading of Foundations, Components, Responsibilities, and Contemporary Challenges

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

محقق رسمی

Abstract
The issue of this research is to examine the possibility of deducing the right to economic security as a human right from the perspective of the Quran. The present study, aiming to reinterpret the right to economic security from the perspective of the Holy Quran, has been conducted using the qualitative content analysis method of economic verses. The main question is whether, from the perspective of the economic philosophy of the Quran, economic security can be deduced as a fundamental human right, and what are its components, scope, and corresponding responsibilities? The findings indicate that based on principles such as the oneness of God in providing sustenance, the inherent dignity of humans, justice ('adl), and equitable distribution (qist), economic security in the Quran's intellectual framework is not only an individual right but also a social and governmental obligation that can encompass all residents of an Islamic society, including both Muslims and non-Muslims. This right is manifested in subsidiary rights such as the right to sustenance, the right to dignity in work, and the right to benefit from a just system of wealth distribution. The present article, by analyzing related jurisprudential foundations and examining practical experiences such as the institutions of waqf (endowment) and zakat (alms), conducts a comparative analysis with international human rights documents and scrutinizes executive challenges in Islamic societies. The final conclusion emphasizes a tripartite model of responsibility (individual,civil society, government) and presents suggestions for innovative institution-building and quantitative measurement of this right based on human development indicators.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 31 October 2026

  • Receive Date 12 May 2026
  • Revise Date 14 October 2026
  • Accept Date 31 October 2026