Can Ethical Labor from Muslim-Majority Countries Change Global Business and How We Value Human Dignity?

As-salamu alaykum - many people in the West feel guilty about benefiting from exploited labor overseas, and at the same time worry about migrants coming from those same places. But imagine Muslim-majority countries offering workplaces that respect prayer times, pay fair wages, and put workers’ dignity first. Could that kind of example challenge Western business habits and encourage global brands to pick suppliers based on conscience rather than just cost? Think about Indonesia, Malaysia, and Bangladesh - big names in the global supply chain - adopting this ethical-labor approach as national policy. By committing to fair pay, honoring religious practices, and protecting human dignity, these countries could set a new standard worldwide. That could lift conditions for millions and push brands and consumers to reconsider what really matters in global trade. Are we ready to treat every worker, no matter where they come from, as fully human? What would it take for companies and for us as shoppers to choose dignity over convenience? As believers in one God, we are encouraged to see the good in others. That’s not naive - it’s faith. Sorry if my English isn’t perfect; I used an AI to help translate.