An Islamic perspective on decision making under uncertainty

Muhammad Sri Wahyudi Suliswanto*  -  Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia

(*) Corresponding Author
DOI: 10.21580/jiemb.2021.3.1.8935

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to find out the Islamic view regarding decision making in uncertainty.

Method – The method used is literature study from various related references.

Result – The result of this study is that uncertainty or risk is not something that is forbidden in Islam. 

Implication – The implication of this study is the advantage of Islamic economics which lies in recognizing this uncertainty. Very useful as a stimulant and motivation to "engineer" an investment to bring a return.

Originality – This is the first study examining an Islamic perspective on decision making under uncertainty.  

Keywords: Decision making, uncertainty, Islam

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