Needs and Wants Theory: A comparison between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Maqasid al Shariah

• Main Authors: Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri, Ab. Hamid, Siti Ngayesah, Ya'kob, Siti Aisyah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: H71 General works
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/1/Final_AAMC2013_MKT_6_7sqDM6KA96.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/4/Dr_Dzuljastri.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/31639/

Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be categorized under five levels namely physiological, safety, social, self-esteem and self-actualization. In contrast, needs level under Maqasid al-Shariah are categorized under three levels namely essentials (daruriyyah), complementary (hajiyyah) and embellishm...