IBN KHALDUN’S ON WELL-BEING SOCIETY: EARLY EXPLORATION ON FRAMEWORK OF IDEAS IN MUQADDIMAH
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https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v6si2.1026Keywords:
Ibn Khaldun, well-being society, Muqaddimah, ideas, early explorationAbstract
Social well-being carries a dynamic and evolving definition, shaped by diverse social realities. Establishing a clear concept and framework requires careful consideration of factors such as situational context, geographical setting, cultural norms, and lived experiences, all of which influence how well-being is understood and assessed. In response to this complexity, the present study focuses on an early exploration of social well-being from the classical perspective of Ibn Khaldun. Drawing primarily from his foundational text, Muqaddimah, this study examines the preliminary ideas and underlying principles that may constitute Ibn Khaldun’s conceptualisation of a well-being society. To address the research objectives, a historical descriptive method is employed, supported by document analysis and thematic analysis techniques. The study is expected to outline a preliminary framework of Ibn Khaldun’s ideas on well-being. Ultimately, these findings aim to enrich contemporary definitions and conceptual discussions on social well-being, particularly within the field of multi-ethnic nation studies.
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