Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Islamic Narrative and Policy Lessons on Disability Employment

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10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_30How to use a DOI?

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Islamic narratives; disability inclusion; Islamic policy; Islamic psychology

Abstract

Employment for persons with disabilities continues to show a serious challenge to inclusive development, especially in many developing economies. Although Sustainable Development Goal 8 emphasizes decent work for all, which advocates for decent work and economic growth for all, persons with disabilities continue to experience systemic barriers that limit their access to employment opportunities, particularly in developing countries. This paper explores how Islamic narratives and ethical thought can inform labor policies in Muslim-majority societies such as Indonesia. Drawing on the Qur’an, Hadith, and early Islamic history, the discussion situates values of justice, compassion, and human dignity as moral foundations for inclusion. It also considers how these principles can strengthen both personal resilience and policy design for persons with disabilities. Using Indonesia as a case study, the paper identifies policy gaps and opportunities to align faith-based ethics with national strategies. The central argument is that economic participation of persons with disabilities is not only a policy concern but also a moral responsibility within Islam. Interpreting disability through an Islamic lens may therefore help shift social attitudes and promote a future in which participation is shared by all.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Salshafarizka Dearrina
AU  - Lydia Freyani Hawadi
AU  - Husnul Fitri
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/16
TI  - Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Islamic Narrative and Policy Lessons on Disability Employment
BT  - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Strategic and Global Studies 2025 ((ICSGS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 452
EP  - 466
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_30
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_30
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