Analysis of Quranic Verses on Production: A Thematic Interpretation

Abstract

This study explores Quranic verses that relate to economic activities, particularly those connected to production. Production, in this context, refers to the process of generating goods or services in response to supply and demand, with the goal of fulfilling human needs and promoting societal welfare. Employing a qualitative approach, the study examines primary sources from the Qur’an and classical as well as contemporary tafsir (interpretations) by Muslim scholars. Secondary data are derived from scholarly literature and journal articles. Data were collected using a literature review method and analyzed through content analysis to interpret relevant verses within an appropriate thematic context. The findings reveal that several Quranic verses—such as Surah Hud (11:37) and Surah An-Nahl (16:5, 66–69)—highlight production as both a practical activity and a form of divine blessing. These verses illustrate that production is not solely a material or economic pursuit, but also a spiritual endeavor that aligns with Islamic values of justice, sustainability, and barakah (blessings). The study concludes that Islamic production ethics integrate economic goals with moral and theological imperatives, thus offering a unique framework for sustainable and equitable economic development.

Keywords: Production; Qur’an; Islamic economics; tafsir; sustainability