Our Economics – Volume 1 – Shaheed al-Sadr

This is Volume 1 of the monumental work Our Economics (Iqtisaduna) by Shaheed Ayatollah Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr (may Allah sanctify his soul), a groundbreaking critique of capitalism and socialism through the lens of Islamic thought. Written in the midst of the twentieth-century ideological struggle, it lays the foundations for an Islamic economic system rooted in the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them).

Ayatollah al-Sadr masterfully critiques Western economic theories, exposing their inherent contradictions, while presenting Islam as a just and balanced alternative that combines morality, equity, and practical guidance for human prosperity.

This Books Extra translation by Kadom Shubber made al-Sadr’s thought accessible to English-speaking audiences. However, it is important to note that Books Extra only published Volume 1, and the subsequent volumes of Our Economics were never released in this series.

Essential reading for students, researchers, and readers interested in Islamic economics, political thought, and the intellectual legacy of modern Shia scholarship.