Design and Explanation of an Entrepreneurship Management Model from the Perspective of the Holy Quran and Nahj al-Balagha

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD in Quranic Sciences, Management Orientation

2 Corresponding Author, Assistant Professor and Researcher at Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, Qom

3 Researcher at the Research Institute of Al-Mustafa International University, Qom

10.22034/qve.2025.17936.1716

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to design and explain an Islamic model of entrepreneurial management based on the Qur’an and Nahj al-Balāgha. In light of contemporary economic and cultural challenges, Islamic teachings can provide an effective framework for entrepreneurial management and contribute to the completion of the Islamic management paradigm.
Method: This qualitative research employed thematic analysis (theme network approach). Initially, 94 Qur’anic verses and 54 narrations from Nahj al-Balāgha related to entrepreneurship indicators were collected. The data were coded to extract basic, organizing, and overarching themes, which eventually led to the development of a three-dimensional model.
Results: The analysis yielded 95 basic themes from the Qur’an and 55 from Nahj al-Balāgha. After synthesis, 38 organizing themes and 12 overarching themes were identified. These themes were classified into three major dimensions: behavioral (organizational culture, characteristics of managers and employees, conflict management, and time management), contextual (relations with government, customers, and society), and structural (organizational strategy, research and development, remuneration system, and performance evaluation).
Conclusions: The proposed Islamic entrepreneurial management model, structured around behavior, context, and structure, offers a comprehensive framework for organizations. Rooted in Qur’anic and Alawite values, this model can enhance productivity, foster innovation, promote economic justice, and encourage socially responsible development.

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  • Receive Date: 10 March 2025
  • Revise Date: 10 April 2025
  • Accept Date: 03 May 2025

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