Recognizing the economic thought of Imam Ali (as) in consumption

The present article is entitled "Recognizing the economic thought of Imam Ali (as) in consumption" with the aim of discovering and describing the economic life of the Imam in the field of consumption. To achieve this goal, the method of documentary and library study in historical and narrative sources has een usedAccording to the findings, it can be said that the thought of Amir al-Mu'minin in the field of consumption is based on religious principles and the Prophetic tradition and tradition and in many cases does not support the theories of microeconomics.Although consumption in the Imam's mind is inherently desirable and he has approved proper and adequate consumption, nevertheless, in allocating income for personal expenses, he has limited himself to the minimum expenses and allocated the largest share of his income to social expenses. They have given, while not only in the allocation of income, but also in order to increase the material utility, and the spiritual and ultimate utility was the most important aspect of the Imam's efforts.