Monozukuri and Itqan: What Islam and Japan Teach Us About Excellence – Quality From Classroom to Our Life
Islam’s concept of Itqan and Japan’s Monozukuri both reflect a deep commitment to craftsmanship and excellence in work. This post explores the remarkable parallels between these two tra…
Monozukuri and Itqan: A Shared Pursuit of Excellence Having spent many years in Japan while maintaining my Islamic values, I have often observed striking similarities between Japanese work culture and Islamic teachings. Although Japan’s industrial philosophy emerged from cultural traditions and Islam derives its guidance from divine revelation, both emphasize discipline, responsibility, continuous improvement, and the pursuit of excellence. Two concepts particularly stand out: the Japanese philosophy of monozukuri and the Islamic principles of itqan and ihsan. An experienced craftsman…
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