Week 3: Maqasid Shariah and Sustainable Development

 Maqasid Shariah and Sustainable Development

For this week I've learned about Maqasid Shariah (Objectives of Islamic Law) and how it relates to Sustainable Development. As sustainable development strives for a balance in economy, social, and environment, Islam too derives a balance between the three based on Maqasid Shariah which aims to promote and protect the well-being of people and nature. We can see both elements share the same goals to ensure justice and equity, the sustainability of human beings, and achieve environmental stewardship. However, in Islam, Maqasid Shariah has the role of guiding sustainable development to build an ummah of Rahmatan Lil Alamin.  There are 5 key principles of Maqasid Shariah and we can see how it is connected with Sustainable Development to achieve specific goals. 

 

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is to offer a universal framework for sustaining peace and prosperity for both people and the environment together involving the Maqasid Shariah in realizing human well-being by enhancing welfare, or benefit (maslahah) to people on one hand and preventing harm (mafsadah) on others.