A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY CONCEPT IN THE LIGHT OF MAQASID AL SHARIAH

The paradigm shift from linear to a circular economy and other development approaches, especially in conventional economics, disregard religious values of which the primary objective is promote human wellbeing wider perspective. Hence, present study analyzes concept light purpose Islamic law (Maqasid al-Shariah). It adopts qualitative/semantic content analysis as research approach.
 finding reveals that its related concepts are not against or al-Shariah), rather it promotes it: preservation life progeny can be achieved through economy’s initiatives ecology ecosystem, whereas intellect measures reducing harmful wastes pollution. While wealth for resource conservation.
 These findings enlighten both Muslim non-Muslim communities; firstly on positive stance Maqasid al Shariah secondly need preserve ecological balance environment gifts Creator.