Obstacles to Economic Growth and Development in the Thought of Amir al-Mu'minin (PBUH)

The self-sufficiency and economic independence of the society is the principle that has been constantly considered by the religion of Islam; so that Islamic states can achieve their ideals in the shadow of this economic authority. In today's world, many societies have based their economic growth and development on worldliness and consumerism; but the religion of Islam considers economic power as a means to achieve the sublime goals of Islam and to provide the true happiness of human beings. But why have not Islamic societies achieved economic growth and development? Using a discriptve-analytical method, this paper studies the tbstacles to economic growth and development in the thought of Amir al-Mu'minin (PBUH). Findings indicate that moral, social, behavioral and managerial barriers are effective in achieving a powerful economy in society. The findings indicate that ethical, social, behavioral and managerial barriers have a significant impact on the realization of a powerful economy.