Knowledge‐induced technological change : A study involving the automobile innovation in Malaysia with layers of techniques

Purpose – To apply the Tawhidi epistemology in the automobile industry as the paradigm of the Islamic socio‐scientific order in terms of its inherent knowledge‐centered worldview. Design/methodology/approach – The concepts of unity and unification of knowledge in a system‐wide sense are analytically developed in the framework of shuratic process or equivalently as the interactive, integrative and evolutionary process‐oriented methodology (IIE). Findings – The analytical conceptualization is derived in the light of Qur'anic rules ( ahkam ) and recommended that policies, programs and instruments would jointly promote the development of mutual profitability and address the social milieu as well. Research limitations/implications – Tawhidi unification methodology of extensive participation and linkage can be applied widely. Originality/value – Certain policy recommendations in the light of the shari'ah precepts of this case study can be made.