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Consumer Behavior in Islamic Perspective: An Empirical Analysis

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Abstract

Pakistan is an Islamic country and the current paper is an attempt to investigate empirically whether Islamic consumer theory is being applied in this country or not. This study has used a set of questionnaires distributed to all general consumers working in different walks of life in the city of Lahore. Cronbach Alpha test is used to check the reliability and internal consistency of all variables in the questionnaire. In order to draw

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  1. Islamic consumer theory is relevant in Pakistan, with 500 respondents surveyed in Lahore.
  2. Cronbach Alpha test indicates 71.1% internal consistency reliability in the questionnaire.
  3. 35.8% of consumers strictly adhere to Sharia rules in consumption practices.
  4. 56.2% of respondents actively donate to the needy, reflecting Islamic values.
  5. Islamic consumers prioritize balanced consumption, with 33.8% able to control their wants.
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Table 1. Respondent's Distribution of Questionnaires Table 1 shows the response rate of different groups of respondents. Total 500 However, 14 questionnaires were incomplete and were discarded. This table response can be considered sufficient to draw some statistically significant
Table 1. Respondent's Distribution of Questionnaires Table 1 shows the response rate of different groups of respondents. Total 500 However, 14 questionnaires were incomplete and were discarded. This table response can be considered sufficient to draw some statistically significant
Table 2. Reliability Statistics — Perception of Consumer Behavior Frequencies distribution is used to summarize the background of different on the basis of four simple questions of personal information which is;
Table 2. Reliability Statistics — Perception of Consumer Behavior Frequencies distribution is used to summarize the background of different on the basis of four simple questions of personal information which is;
respondents is less than Rs25, 000.
respondents is less than Rs25, 000.
4. Result Analysis& Discussion
4. Result Analysis& Discussion
Table 4. Following Sharia Rules in Daily Consumption Pattern never follow such rules in their daily consumption.
Table 4. Following Sharia Rules in Daily Consumption Pattern never follow such rules in their daily consumption.
Table 5. Consideration of Halal and Haram in Consumption Mode of living and comfort level that is necessary for life is called standard Haram while consuming goods and services in their daily life in Pakistan
Table 5. Consideration of Halal and Haram in Consumption Mode of living and comfort level that is necessary for life is called standard Haram while consuming goods and services in their daily life in Pakistan
Table 6. Standard of Living Accumulation of Wealth (Hoarding)
Table 6. Standard of Living Accumulation of Wealth (Hoarding)
Table 7. Wealth Accumulation luxurious life whereas only 16.0% do not believe this.
Table 7. Wealth Accumulation luxurious life whereas only 16.0% do not believe this.
Table 8. Life Here (life before death) and Hereafter (life after death) remember occasionally the concept of life hereafter during their consumption
Table 8. Life Here (life before death) and Hereafter (life after death) remember occasionally the concept of life hereafter during their consumption
Table 9. Donations (Sadiqi’s) to Needy Peoples 3.6% people do not give donations to the needy people.
Table 9. Donations (Sadiqi’s) to Needy Peoples 3.6% people do not give donations to the needy people.
Spending for the welfare of people and welfare of society is considered as
Spending for the welfare of people and welfare of society is considered as
Table 10. Considering other Consumer Problems sister/brother are poor or not affording, whereas 49.2% are those respondent:
Table 10. Considering other Consumer Problems sister/brother are poor or not affording, whereas 49.2% are those respondent:
Unlimited Wants and Balanced Consumption
Unlimited Wants and Balanced Consumption
Table 11. Wants never control their wants.
Table 11. Wants never control their wants.
Table 12. Ethics 10 ~=Application of Rewards and Penalties in the Consumption Pattern economics whereas only 7% respondents think vice versa.
Table 12. Ethics 10 ~=Application of Rewards and Penalties in the Consumption Pattern economics whereas only 7% respondents think vice versa.
Table 13. Religious Tools In Business
Table 13. Religious Tools In Business
II Social, Moral and Religious Instruments in Consumption Pattern According to Table 14 most of the respondents (63.4%) believe that social.
II Social, Moral and Religious Instruments in Consumption Pattern According to Table 14 most of the respondents (63.4%) believe that social.
Table 14. Social, Moral and Religious Instruments 2 Modern Economics with Religious Tools religious instruments have no relation to alleviate poverty.
Table 14. Social, Moral and Religious Instruments 2 Modern Economics with Religious Tools religious instruments have no relation to alleviate poverty.
Table 15. Modern Economics with Religious/Ethical tools 5. Conclusion and Policy Implications. modern economics to get a better outcome in the consumption pattern
Table 15. Modern Economics with Religious/Ethical tools 5. Conclusion and Policy Implications. modern economics to get a better outcome in the consumption pattern

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