The Islamic Basis for Corporate Social Responsibility

The reform of society is the main target of Islam, Even acts of worship contribute to the achieving of this reform. Islam provides a basis and guideline for living one’s life. Within this, there is a very detailed concept of ethical and social behavior which allows us to deduce that the concept of social responsibility automatically has a role in Islam. The scope of this book is to briefly outline some of the major aspects of Islam which give consideration for businesses and their push towards Corporate Social Responsibility. It considers the belief system of Islam and how this belief has a significant underpinning of social behavior. The concept of social responsibility in Islam is discussed in light of Islamic religious values and beliefs according to Shari’ah.