Behavioral Methods of Economic Education in the Qur'an and Hadith

Abstract

Attention to education in the realm of economics is a topic that has consistently been at the forefront of economic policymakers in developed countries. Their approach is typically based on a model of ideal individual and social life, and to implement this, they have established purposeful policies in the field of educational systems. The Qur'an and the Hadith of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), with their comprehensive teachings, have also provided specific and organized recommendations in this regard, which can be utilized and implemented as behavioral methods of education. Since attention to economic education, along with the necessary knowledge and insight in this area, is fundamental in every society based on its educational doctrines and principles, it is essential for Islamic communities to refer to their authoritative sources, namely the Qur'an and Hadith. This study, titled "Behavioral Methods of Economic Education in the Qur'an and Hadith," aims to extract and explain the methods of economic education by employing an analytical-descriptive approach and referring to the valuable texts of the Qur'an and the Hadith of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). The research findings show that the Qur'an and the Hadith introduce various behavioral methods, including: encouraging work and effort, providing role models, preaching, urging contentment, proper planning, avoiding waste and extravagance, controlling consumption, practicing moderation, promoting self-sufficiency, enjoining good and forbidding evil, admonition and reminders, firm action, analysis, and prohibition.