The Concept, Elements and Characteristics of Economic Progress from the Perspective of the Holy Quran and Traditions

Document Type : Research Article

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Professor, Department of Quran Science and Hadith, Imam Sadegh University

Abstract

Society Economic progress from the perspective of Quran and Hadith is achievement of Islamic programs probably due to the commandments of God. The Religion of Islam introduces the wealthy as one of the blessings of God to people, and asks them to celebrate this blessing, and to take this wealth on the path towards their evolution.
But it should be noted that in the logic Religion of Islam, Economic progress is not of a Premier aim, but the goal is that the flourishing of human potential and in this way achieve eternal bliss. Economic development is only one of these arrangements. Religion of Islam in favorable economic growth is not neglect from the general principles of development. In this paper, using the methodology of interpreting the verses of the Qur'an and the traditions of the imams the teachings of the Quran and Hadith have been identified in relation to economic progress.

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