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Consumer Protection in Islam: The Case of Pakistan

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  • Kishwar Khan
  • Sarwat Aftab

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Consumers whether in an Islamic State or otherwise face similar problems that need to be taken care of by the government and the individuals themselves. Islam as a religion gives a comprehensive framework for conducting business and protecting the consumers' rights. Apparently, this framework seems similar to the commercial laws but glaring differences between the two exist: commercial laws are a relatively new phenomena and are made by humans for the sake of convenience only. Islamic law on the other hand, provided such guidelines 1500 years ago which are based on divine principles set by Allah. Moreover, there is no reward in complying with the commercial laws but Allah promised the believers rewards both in this world and the Hereafter for complying with Islamic principles. Pakistan is an Islamic State but the area of consumer protection has remained neglected so far. This paper explores how an environment can be created in Pakistan whereby the interests of consumers are best protected under the teachings of Islam. The Qur'anic principles are delineated with reference to: guidelines for Muslim businessmen and consumers; the role of state and institutions.

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  • Kishwar Khan & Sarwat Aftab, 2000. "Consumer Protection in Islam: The Case of Pakistan," Australian Economic Papers, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 39(4), pages 483-503, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ausecp:v:39:y:2000:i:4:p:483-503
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-8454.00106
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    1. David K. Round & Zeljka Sporer, 2003. "Globalisation and Consumer Protection in East Asia: is it a zero sum game?," Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, The Crawford School, The Australian National University, vol. 17(2), pages 39-50, November.

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