Review Of Islamic Consumption Preferences On The Concept Of Maslahah

Abstract

This study aims to examine Islamic consumption preferences by emphasizing the concept of maslahah as a basis for consideration in the consumption behavior of Muslim communities. From an Islamic economic perspective, consumption is not solely driven by the desire to fulfill material satisfaction, but also by moral and spiritual awareness oriented towards individual, social, and environmental welfare. The concept of maslahah, which includes the maintenance of religion (hifz al-din), life (hifz al-nafs), reason (hifz al-‘aql), offspring (hifz al-nasl), and wealth (hifz al-mal), is used as a benchmark in determining whether a consumption activity provides genuine benefits or actually causes harm. Through a qualitative-descriptive approach based on literature studies, this study found that Islamic consumption preferences are oriented towards a balance between worldly and hereafter needs. Muslim consumers are required to consider halal, thayyib, sustainability, and social justice aspects in every consumption decision. The application of the concept of maslahah in consumption behavior not only creates individual well-being but also supports the realization of the goals of maqasid al-Shari'ah and economic sustainability in accordance with Islamic principles