The SAMI-SD Model: A Holistic Framework for Measuring Maqasid Al-Shariah Compliance and Sustainable Development Outcomes
The SAMI-SD Model: A Holistic Framework for Measuring Maqasid Al-Shariah Compliance and Sustainable Development Outcomes

Summary/Abstract: This paper introduces the Spiritual and Material Index for Sustainable Development (SAMI-SD Model), a comprehensive framework designed to assess well-being through an integrated lens of Maqasid al-Shariah and sustainable development. While building upon earlier models such as CIBEST and the Multidimensional Shariah-based Material and Poverty Index (MSMPI), the SAMI-SD Model advances the field by embedding a new set of empowerment and sustainability indicators that capture dynamic capabilities, long-term resilience, and ethical stewardship dimensions not explicitly measured in previous frameworks. These additions enable the model to move beyond static poverty assessment by evaluating individuals’ capacity to improve their socio-economic conditions, participate productively in society, and maintain intergenerational well-being. Grounded in classical Islamic thought and the institutional roles of Zakat, Waqf, and Sadaqah, the SAMI-SD Model aligns with the maqasid hierarchy (Daruriyyat, Hajiyyat, Tahsiniyyat) and supports the transition from basic survival toward holistic flourishing (Falah). Methodologically, the model integrates both tangible and intangible indicators including spiritual health, financial empowerment, environmental responsibility, and social cohesion to present a fuller, ethically anchored picture of human welfare. By operationalizing these expanded dimensions, the SAMI-SD Model offers policymakers, Islamic financial institutions, and researchers a more actionable tool for designing interventions that are spiritually grounded, socially empowering, and environmentally sustainable. This enhanced measurement approach positions the SAMI-SD Model as a significant conceptual and practical contribution to the advancement of Islamic economics and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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