MIN AL-NĀS ELEMENTS IN ISLAMIC CODE OF ETHICS: AN EXPLORATORY CASE STUDY

Work is often perceived as a means to pursue material interest and basic human needs. Hence, the notion of work has become a meaningless routine that engage man with a series of tasks and duties, which, subconsciously, has made man void of spiritual fulfillment. To address this, Islam ruled on the elements of human to God relationship (ḥabl min Allāh) and the fellow human relationship (ḥabl min al-nās) as the foundation of work ethic that seeks to fulfill both physical and spiritual concerns. Embarking on this idea, this article seeks to explore the application of both elements in cultivating ethical conduct in the workplace by addressing the question of whether the principles are given proper emphasis in employees ’ ethical work conduct. This research employed two modes of data collection – survey and interview. The survey is conducted on 166 employees of Tabung Haji (Pilgrims Fund Board), examining to what extent these elements are applied in their work; interview with the manager of Tabung Haji was als