al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025)

The Development of the Concept of Copyright in Islamic Civilization: A Historical and Contemporary Study

Muhammad Zaenal Arifin (Unknown)
Khusnudin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Dec 2025

Abstract

Before the First Industrial Revolution, the concept of property in society was generally limited to physical objects with clear economic value. However, this revolution brought a significant paradigm shift, introducing copyright as a new form of property with legal protection. This study explores how Islam views copyright, using a historical-normative approach to demonstrate that the concept of property in Islam actually accommodates copyright as a valuable asset. Although the discourse on copyright in Islam has only developed in the contemporary era, the works of scholars such as Wahbah Zuhaili have provided a clear basis for the importance of protecting intellectual property. This research aims to dig deeper into the existence of copyright in the Islamic context, as well as how changes in social and economic values have influenced this understanding. Thus, this study offers important insights into the interaction between Islamic law and the development of copyright in the modern world.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Afkar_Journal

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...