Ma`rifat Eqtesadi

According to Islamic belief, practical principles of consumption in the society are rooted in theoretical principles of consumption. These theoretical principles determine the general approach of Islam regarding consumption. This orientation results in formation of behavioral standards as practical principles governing consumption in the Islamic society. Utilizing an analytical method, the present paper aims at studying the theoretical and practical principles of consumption in the Islamic society, collating these principles to consumption in Iran, and presenting operational procedures to achieve these practical principles in the Islamic society. The main hypothesis of the paper is that in order to realize these practical principles of consumption in Iran, a series of cultural and economic strategies must be executed. After presenting the theoretical and practical principles of consumption, the following four important strategies have been offered as methods to correct consumption paradigms in the society: heightening public awareness and correcting media orientations; introduction of superior paradigms; correction of the price system; and implementation of appropriate standards and programs.