This research will adopt a qualitative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative methodology to explore the intersection of value creation, entrepreneurship, and Islamic teachings as found in Hadiths.

Methodology

1. Literature Review and Theoretical Framing

Objective:

To establish a comprehensive foundation by reviewing existing literature across multiple disciplines.

Activities:

Systematic review of classical and contemporary literature on:

- Hadith sciences and interpretations

- Value theories (economic, philosophical, sociological)

- Value chain frameworks (Porter and beyond)

- Entrepreneurship theory (Islamic and conventional)

- Islamic economics and ethical finance

- Mapping key conceptual overlaps and gaps in current theories.

2. Hadith Compilation and Thematic Analysis

Objective:

TO extract and analyze Hadiths relevant to value creation, trade, work ethics, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Activities:

- Using authenticated Hadith collections to curate relevant texts.

- Employing thematic coding to identify recurring principles related to: economic exchange, innovation and improvement, work and productivity, ethical business practices, validating interpretations through classical and modern Islamic scholarly commentaries.

3. Interdisciplinary Synthesis and Conceptual Modeling

Objective:

To integrate insights from Islamic teachings with contemporary frameworks of value creation and entrepreneurship.

Activities:

- Developing conceptual models that represent Islamic views on value creation aligned with modern entrepreneurial frameworks.

- Identifying points of convergence and divergence between Islamic and Western theories.

- Using methods such as grounded theory, comparative analysis, and logic modeling to develop hypotheses and conceptual propositions.

4. Case Studies and Historical Analysis

Objective:

To illustrate applied examples of value-adding behaviors rooted in Islamic traditions or Muslim societies.

Activities:

- Identifying historical cases (e.g., Prophet Muhammad’s entrepreneurial activities).

6. Framework Development and Dissemination

Objective:

To produce an integrated theoretical and practical framework for value-adding and entrepreneurship in Islamic contexts.

Activities:

- Synthesizing findings into publishable frameworks, visual models, and theoretical propositions.

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زهراء احمد العبايجي

Itumeleng Chakane

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