The labour market in Islam is governed by the Islamic laws of fairness, justice, and reward that are equivalent to the job done. Most of the literature in the field discusses the normative aspect of the labor market, whereas few attempts can be seen to address more positive aspects. There is a need for new theoretical and empirical models for the Islamic labour market, which differ from established approaches. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the nature, scope, and dimensions of the labor market in an Islamic context, theoretically and practically. It presents and discusses labor economics and then compares the similarities and differences between conventional and Islamic views of the labor market, explaining where they meet, and critically justifying why they differ under the umbrella of Shariah. The book will be used as a reference/textbook in universities where labour economics is taught, especially in Malaysia and Pakistan.
