Angličtina
Essay from the year 2009 in the subject Orientalism / Sinology - Islamic Studies, printed single-sided, grade: -, -, language: English, abstract: Consumers, by definition, include us all. Human beings are consumers by default as consumption is basic to human survival and sustenance. Today almost all the developed countries have promulgated laws related to the protection of consumers. Consumer policy and legislation in any country is considered to be the government s commitment towards protection of consumer interests. It is important therefore to understand about the role that can be played by Islamic State in the cause of consumer protection. The research paper is aimed to explore the role of Islamic State and its institutions in consumer protection. This paper traces the importance of consumer protection in an Islamic State. It also analyses the efficacy and effectiveness of the institution of Hisba in the protection of consumers' rights and prevention of unfair trade practices.
