Islamic Management Ethics: Bridging Faith and Competitive Advantage

This research aims to develop a conceptual framework that incorporates Islamic values into competitive advantage. This study employs a qualitative, conceptual methodology grounded in an extensive review of relevant academic literature and Islamic doctrinal sources. The analysis is based on interpretative and analytical engagement with scholarly texts and Islamic ethical principles, aiming to construct a theoretical understanding of Islamic business ethics. This study is considered one of the few studies that discover how the Islamic teachings viewed management ethics and set the basics for ethical practices of management that ensure organizational sustainability with competitive capabilities. This study provides deeper knowledge of the Islamic philosophy in managing business organizations. Western managers, employees, and business partners can use the findings presented in this study, as a guide to Islamic management ethics in their work settings. The study concludes with managerial implications and suggestions for further research.