A. Persian-Language Books

1. Introduction to Economic Jurisprudence, Mahmoud Eisavi, Qom, Research Institute of Hawza and University, 2023 CE.

   The book Economic Jurisprudence by Hojjat al-Islam Mahmoud Eisavi, an assistant professor in the Economics Department at Allameh Tabataba’i University, was published by the Research Institute of Hawza and University in 423 pages.

   Economics encompasses a broad scope, only a portion of which is studied within the discipline of economics. Neglecting other dimensions of economic knowledge has led to its inadequacy and stagnation. Familiarizing those interested in Islamic economics through a jurisprudential-economic analysis of economic topics can significantly contribute to the growth and expansion of Islamic economics.

   To this end, the book first outlines the jurisprudential rules used in economics and then explains Islam’s perspective on one of the most debated issues among economic schools—ownership—as well as other critical economic topics such as production and consumption from a jurisprudential-economic perspective.

   The book also examines economic markets, including issues related to business, and one of the key branches of economics, commerce and trade. The final section addresses the jurisprudential-economic analysis of the role, objectives, and responsibilities of the government.

2. A Brief Review of the Foundations of Islamic Economics, Morteza Motahhari, Tehran, Sadra, 1982 CE.

   This book comprises a portion of the economic writings of the martyred thinker Morteza Motahhari. After reviewing all his economic writings, it was determined that they fall into two categories: one part consists of logically interconnected and systematically organized writings that, although not compiled into a single book, clearly form a cohesive whole. The other part includes various treatises and miscellaneous notes on diverse economic topics. The second part includes a lecture on “insurance” delivered to the Medical Association, transcribed from a recording. Accordingly, the book is divided into two sections.

   The introduction deemed it appropriate to include excerpts from Motahhari’s notes on social justice as the “author’s preface” to provide insight into his general perspective on social-economic issues.

   In compiling the book, some footnotes or textual additions were made by the publisher, all enclosed in brackets. These additions, whenever possible, were drawn from Motahhari’s other writings or included references and sources, serving purely as explanatory notes without adding to the substance of his work. Readers can omit these additions without losing the essence of the discussion, as they merely facilitate understanding.

   Additionally, the arrangement of the content, in terms of sequence, was guided by a brief four-page note by Motahhari titled “Theoretical Note on the Islamic Economic System,” which is included at the end of the book. The final pages also feature a few sample pages from the original manuscript in Motahhari’s handwriting.

3. Jurisprudential Foundations of Islamic Economics, Mohammad Mahdi Karami and Mohammad Pourmand (Nabizadeh), SAMT, Tehran, 2021 CE.

   Published by SAMT, this book aims to serve as a textbook for courses such as economics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. The authors have adhered to the requirements of a textbook in terms of content and format, meaning it cannot be expected to be a deeply scholarly or purely academic work. The demands of teaching, such as maintaining an intermediate content level and deferring some matters to instructors, have limited in-depth exploration of many topics. Nevertheless, the content is neither superficial nor overly simplistic.

   The authors highlight the book’s advantages as follows:

   • The book is structured as a textbook for use in undergraduate and master’s programs in economics, business management, economic planning, etc., under the guidance of professors.

   • Chapter summaries and practice questions are included at the end of each chapter for better utilization.

   • The content aligns with the approved curriculum of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, avoiding unnecessary or extraneous topics.

   • The book draws on all relevant course materials and the experiences of professors who have taught the subject for years.

   • Written in a clear style, it is suitable for students in disciplines with a basic understanding of economics, requiring prior completion of courses in general economics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics.

   • Unnecessary jurisprudential discussions and arguments are avoided, yet the content is rich enough for use by other economic researchers and higher-level students.

   The book is organized into eight chapters:

   • Definitions and General Concepts

   • Jurisprudential Rules and Their Application in Economics

   • Ownership

   • Commercial Economics

   • Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment

   • Economic Justice

   • Public Sector Economics

   • The Financial System in Islam

4. Jurisprudence and Economics, Asghar Qanbari Mahali, Self-Published, Tehran, 2013 CE.

   This book focuses on general concepts of economic jurisprudence, such as defining economic jurisprudence and terms like wealth, ownership, and possession. It then discusses the relationship between Islam, jurisprudence, and economics, addressing key jurisprudential rules in economic jurisprudence, such as the rules of possession, control, and no-harm, and their applications in this field.

   Despite the scholarly merit of the author and the content, the book serves as an intermediate resource primarily for those seeking a general introduction to the dimensions of economic jurisprudence.

5. Islamic Economic Jurisprudence, Seyed Mohammad Mahmoudi Golpayegani, Golestan Kowsar Publishing, 2000 CE.

   This book covers topics related to the jurisprudential rulings of Islamic economics, or in other words, the legal framework of Islamic economics, established to regulate economic relationships such as ownership, equitable wealth distribution, reclamation of barren land, possession of permissible resources, mining, economic contracts, and similar matters. The book’s chapters include:

   • The Role of Economics in Islam

   • Evidence for Rulings and Laws in Islam

   • The Right of Ownership

   • Types of Conventional Ownership

   • Methods of Acquiring Ownership

   • Commercial Economics

   • Agricultural Economics

   • Production and Distribution

B. Arabic-Language Books

Several books on economic jurisprudence have been written in Arabic, including:

6. General Economic Jurisprudence, Yusuf Kamal Mohammad, Wahba Library, 2008 CE.

7. The Economic System in Islam, Mohammad Abdulmutalib Ahmad, 2008 CE.

8. General Economic Jurisprudence (The Islamic Financial Project), Yusuf Kamal Mohammad, Dar al-Qalam, 2004 CE.

9. Market Economic Jurisprudence: Private Sector Activity, Yusuf Kamal Mohammad, University Publishing House, 1995 CE.