Human resource management has been very important for business organizations to gain a competitive advantage because it is the will and ability of the people who work to make an organization successful. In the age of globalization, HRM needs to be understood in the context of Islam. This field of study is expanding but many aspects remain to be un-explored. The present study focuses on the definition of HRM in Islamic context with its salient features. The research work is theoretical in nature. The qualitative research methodology has bewen used to answer the research questions. The purpose of the present study is to explore the concept of HRM from an Islamic perspective and to highlight some of its features that distinguish it from the traditional human resource function. The basic sources of Islam i.e., Quran and Traditions of the Holy Prophet (SAW|) are used as well as modern literature on HRM. It has been concluded that Islam offers a unique perspective on the management and organization of working people which lacks the existing HRM function. It highlights the need and importance of studying HRM in the context of Islam.