Integrated model of civilisational development : an Islamic perspective

Abstract EN

This article provides an Islamic framework for the study of development and civilization.

It proposes an integrated model for balanced development.

As such, it addresses the following points: the concept of civilization and civilizational development from an Islamic perspective, mapping the civilizational model for balanced development and reviving the civilizational vision of Islam as a pre-condition for the revival of the Ummah.

In the discussion, leading role of the Islamic view of development and civilisation in the progress of society is highlighted; and urgency of a contemporary understanding of Islam that envisions it as a project for a civilisation of creativity, balance, justice, peace and progress is explained.

The methodology applied therein represents analysis of views.

The findings show the need for an integrated Islamic model of civilizational development.

The main peculiarities of this model are: value loaded, balanced, comprehensiveness and flexible.