The Existence of Business Entities as Instruments of the Caliph: An Ontological Approach to Organizations in Islam

Rahmawati Umar; Wahyuddin Abdullah; Sumarlin Sumarlin

doi:10.55927/fjst.v4i6.138

Authors

Rahmawati Umar Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi YPUP
Wahyuddin Abdullah Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin
Sumarlin Sumarlin Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v4i6.138

Keywords:

Caliphate, Islamic Business Entity, Shari'ah Enterprise Theory, Waqf Entity Theory, Organizational Ontology

Abstract

This study proposes an ontological approach to organizations based on Islamic principles, which positions business entities as instruments of human caliphate on earth. Through qualitative-conceptual methods and Islamic epistemological approaches (bayani, irfani, and burhani), this study examines the Shari'ah Enterprise Theory (SET) and Waqf Entity Theory (WET) as alternative conceptual frameworks. The findings suggest that Islamic organizations function not only economically, but also as a means of worship and public welfare. Value-added statements are proposed to replace conventional income statements to emphasize moral and spiritual accountability. This framework has important implications for the reform of organizational theory, financial reporting, and managerial practices in the Islamic context.

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