Model and Practice Approach In Islam Approach to Human Capital Development

Abstract

This article aims to study the Islamic model and approach in developing human capital. The adopted research methodology is a documentary based on secondary data. Based on the literature review, the researchers found that the general human capital theory is for economic success. On the other hand, Islamic human capital theory is for quality and ability of human’s responsibilities assigned by Allah as his representative on the earth. Human capital development in organization needs to be in accordance with strategies, goals, visions, or personnel’s competency in the organization. The Islamic human capital development among others includes spiritual, physical, knowledge, wisdom, moral and development. In addition, the model and approach to develop human capital in Islam consists of (a) to associate with each other or Jama’ah, (b) to perform mutual consult together, (c) to advise each other, (d) to make affection, (e) to provide honors and good deeds together.