Falah
فلاح
Pronunciation: fah-LAAH
Success and well-being in this life and the hereafter — the ultimate objective of Islamic economic activity.
Definition
A Quranic concept meaning success, prosperity, and well-being in both this life and the hereafter. In Islamic economics, falah represents the ultimate goal of all financial and commercial activity — not merely profit maximization, but holistic well-being that includes spiritual fulfillment, social justice, and sustainable prosperity.
This concept distinguishes Islamic finance from purely profit-driven conventional models.
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Falah (فلاح) — Success and well-being in this life and the hereafter — the ultimate objective of Islamic economic activity. A Quranic concept meaning success, prosperity, and well-being in both this life and the hereafter. In Islamic economics, falah represents the ultimate goal of all financial and commercial activity — not merely profit maximization, but holistic well-being that includes spiritual fulfillment, social justice, and sustainable prosperity.
- Success and well-being in this life and the hereafter — the ultimate objective of Islamic economic activity.
- Category: General
- Related: Maqasid al-Shariah, Shariah
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