Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah

Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be categorized under five levels namely physiological, safety, social, self-esteem and self-actualization. In contrast, needs level under Maqasid al-Shariah are categorized under three levels namely essentials (daruriyyah), complementary (hajiyyah) and embellishm...

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Main Authors:	Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri, Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah, Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah
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Published:	2013
Subjects:	H71 General works
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spelling	iium-316392013-10-03T03:32:01Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/ Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah H71 General works Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be categorized under five levels namely physiological, safety, social, self-esteem and self-actualization. In contrast, needs level under Maqasid al-Shariah are categorized under three levels namely essentials (daruriyyah), complementary (hajiyyah) and embellishment (tahsiniyyah). This paper attempts to compare the differences between the conventional and Islamic need theories towards satisfaction of human needs and wants. The observations indicate both Maslow and Maqasid al-Shariah are able to fulfill human needs and wants. However, the achievement by the former is materially driven as there seems to be no limit to the fulfillment of human wants. Whereas the later, takes into consideration justice, spiritual dimension and the concern for public interest (maslahah). Keywords: Needs, wants, Maslow, Maqasid al-Shariah and public interest. 2013-08 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/1/Final_AAMC2013_MKT_6_7sqDM6KA96.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/4/Dr_Dzuljastri.pdf Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri and Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah and Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah (2013) Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah. In: The 10th Asian Academy of Management, 23-25th August 2013, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang.
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description	Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be categorized under five levels namely physiological, safety, social, self-esteem and self-actualization. In contrast, needs level under Maqasid al-Shariah are categorized under three levels namely essentials (daruriyyah), complementary (hajiyyah) and embellishment (tahsiniyyah). This paper attempts to compare the differences between the conventional and Islamic need theories towards satisfaction of human needs and wants. The observations indicate both Maslow and Maqasid al-Shariah are able to fulfill human needs and wants. However, the achievement by the former is materially driven as there seems to be no limit to the fulfillment of human wants. Whereas the later, takes into consideration justice, spiritual dimension and the concern for public interest (maslahah). Keywords: Needs, wants, Maslow, Maqasid al-Shariah and public interest.
format	Conference or Workshop Item
author	Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah
author_facet	Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah
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title	Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_short	Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_full	Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_fullStr	Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_full_unstemmed	Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah
title_sort	needs and wants theory: a comparison between maslow’s hierarchy of needs and maqasid al shariah
publishDate	2013
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/1/Final_AAMC2013_MKT_6_7sqDM6KA96.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/4/Dr_Dzuljastri.pdf
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