Review Paper
Year: 2021 | Month: August | Volume: 8 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 607-617
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20210881
An Exploration on Muslim’s Motivation to Enter the Entrepreneurship
Musa Muhamad Ali1, Mohd Fauzi Abu Hussin2, Siti Salwa Md Sawari3
1,2 Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusian, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
3Kulliyyah of Languages and Management, International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Islam Antrabangsa Malaysia
Corresponding Author: Musa Muhamad Ali
ABSTRACT
To date, the number of Muslim Bumiputera entrepreneurs, primarily Malay entrepreneurs who set up their own company and engaged in various businesses were increased but their success was far from the target. Hence, the purpose of this article was to identify the motivation that encouraged Muslims to venture into business. This study was a literature study where the researcher used secondary sources from articles, theses and scientific discourses. From the results of the literature study, the researcher found that there were five main factors that motivate Muslims to venture into business which were; Worship (Ibadah), dignity, external traits, economy and unity. When Muslims are motivated to involve in entrepreneurship, they are required to prosper the natural resources with their abilities bestowed by Allah SWT. Therefore, entrepreneurs need to empower themselves with the value skills (additional value) that complement the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. This is a starting point for the entrepreneurs who are always facing the obstacles and are always ready to compete on the global stage that requires certain skills to sharpen their competence level. This article useful empower more Muslim venture into Business.
Keywords: Muamalah, Motivation, Muslim Entrepreneurs, Economy.
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