HAKIKAT ILMU EKONOMI ISLAM DALAM TINJAUAN FILSAFAT ILMU

Abstract

Islamic economics is a branch of knowledge that has developed as a response to various modern economic problems that emphasize not only material aspects but also moral and spiritual dimensions. Islamic economics is founded on Sharia values derived from the Qur'an and Hadith as guidelines for regulating human economic activities. This study aims to examine the nature of Islamic economics from the perspective of the philosophy of science, covering the aspects of ontology, epistemology, and axiology. The research method used is library research with a qualitative descriptive approach. The findings indicate that, ontologically, Islamic economics views human beings as the vicegerents (khalifah) of Allah swt who have the responsibility to manage resources fairly and sustainably. Epistemologically, Islamic economics is based on revelation, reason, and empirical experience, which complement one another in the development of knowledge. Axiologically, Islamic economics aims to achieve welfare (falah), social justice, and the well-being of society. Therefore, Islamic economics possesses unique characteristics because it integrates economic, ethical, and spiritual dimensions into a comprehensive and unified framework.