MEASURING HAPPINESS THROUGH MAQASID: TOWARD NEW ISLAMIC INDICATORS FOR HUMAN FLOURISHING IN THE DIGITAL ERA
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Happiness Measurement, , Islamic Human Flourishing, Maq??id Al-Shar?‘Ah
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This study explores the conceptual and empirical potential of Maq??id Al-Shar?‘Ah (the higher objectives of islamic law) as an alternative framework for measuring human happiness and flourishing in the digital era. conventional happiness indices—such as the world happiness report or human development index—tend to rely on material and psychological parameters that often overlook the spiritual, ethical, and communal dimensions emphasized in islamic epistemology. by reinterpreting maq??id dimensions—?if? al-d?n (faith), ?if? al-nafs (life), ?if? al-‘aql (intellect), ?if? al-nasl (progeny), and ?if? al-m?l (wealth)—within the context of digital society, this research proposes an integrative indicator system that bridges ethical well-being, socio-digital justice, and sustainable development. methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative-descriptive and conceptual approach, combining textual analysis of classical and contemporary islamic sources with secondary data on digital behavior, well-being, and social inclusion. the findings reveal that happiness in islam is not merely a subjective emotional state but a multidimensional equilibrium of spiritual, moral, intellectual, and socio-economic balance aligned with divine purpose. this research contributes to the development of an islamic human flourishing index grounded in maq??id-based justice, aiming to inform policy, education, and digital governance in muslim-majority contexts.
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