Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah

Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be categorized under five levels namely physiological, safety, social, self-esteem and self-actualization. In contrast, needs level under Maqasid al-Shariah are categorized under three levels namely essentials (daruriyyah), complementary (hajiyyah) and embellishm...

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Main Authors: Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri, Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah, Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah
Format: Proceeding Paper
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Published: 2013
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author Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri
Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah
Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah
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description Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be categorized under five levels namely physiological, safety, social, self-esteem and self-actualization. In contrast, needs level under Maqasid al-Shariah are categorized under three levels namely essentials (daruriyyah), complementary (hajiyyah) and embellishment (tahsiniyyah). This paper attempts to compare the differences between the conventional and Islamic need theories towards satisfaction of human needs and wants. The observations indicate both Maslow and Maqasid al-Shariah are able to fulfill human needs and wants. However, the achievement by the former is materially driven as there seems to be no limit to the fulfillment of human wants. Whereas the later, takes into consideration justice, spiritual dimension and the concern for public interest (maslahah). Keywords: Needs, wants, Maslow, Maqasid al-Shariah and public interest.
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spelling iium-316392013-10-03T03:32:01Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/ Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah H71 General works Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be categorized under five levels namely physiological, safety, social, self-esteem and self-actualization. In contrast, needs level under Maqasid al-Shariah are categorized under three levels namely essentials (daruriyyah), complementary (hajiyyah) and embellishment (tahsiniyyah). This paper attempts to compare the differences between the conventional and Islamic need theories towards satisfaction of human needs and wants. The observations indicate both Maslow and Maqasid al-Shariah are able to fulfill human needs and wants. However, the achievement by the former is materially driven as there seems to be no limit to the fulfillment of human wants. Whereas the later, takes into consideration justice, spiritual dimension and the concern for public interest (maslahah). Keywords: Needs, wants, Maslow, Maqasid al-Shariah and public interest. 2013-08 Proceeding Paper PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/1/Final_AAMC2013_MKT_6_7sqDM6KA96.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/4/Dr_Dzuljastri.pdf Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri and Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah and Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah (2013) Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah. In: The 10th Asian Academy of Management, 23-25th August 2013, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang.
spellingShingle H71 General works
Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri
Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah
Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah
Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_full Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_fullStr Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_full_unstemmed Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_short Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_sort needs and wants theory: a comparison between maslow’s hierarchy of needs and maqasid al shariah
topic H71 General works
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/1/Final_AAMC2013_MKT_6_7sqDM6KA96.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/4/Dr_Dzuljastri.pdf