Analysis of Consumption from the Perspective of the Qur’an

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the Qur’anic verses related to the concept of consumption. Consumption is a human activity that involves utilizing goods or services with the purpose of fulfilling life’s necessities, either gradually or instantaneously. This study employs a qualitative method, using primary data from the Qur’an and its interpretations by various exegetes. The qualitative data were collected through interpretive analysis and literature reviews involving classical and contemporary tafsir books such as those by Ibn Kathir and Al-Misbah. The data were then analyzed using a descriptive approach. The findings identified three main verses that address consumption: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:168) emphasizes food as a basic necessity; Al-Baqarah (2:172) highlights the importance of consuming halal food; and Al-A’raf (7:31) discusses the etiquette of dressing and the prohibition of extravagance in consumption. These verses demonstrate that Islamic consumption must be guided by principles of moderation, ethics, and compliance with religious teachings.

Keywords: Al-A’raf; Al-Baqarah; consumption; Qur’anic economics; moderation