Postgraduate Program Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University (UIN) Bandung
Abstract
Consumption is a very important economic activity in human life. In fulfilling their life needs, humans cannot escape from consumption activities. This study aims to find out how the concepts of consumption and welfare from the Islamic economic perspective. Using qualitative methods (library studies) sourced from books, scientific studies, and other data that are relevant to the discussion. The results of this study reveal that consumption in the view of Islam is not merely an activity to fulfill material needs, but includes the fulfillment of spiritual aspects, namely worship to Allah SWT so that welfare in the world and the hereafter is achieved (Falah). The concept of consumption that is full of value, has clear and broad goals, has distinctive principles and ethics. The implication is that consumption activities should be away and an effort to achieve prosperity (Falah) by implementing Islamic law
