Heart-based Islamic Governance

Islamic governance is a concept established upon an over 1400-year-old civilization with extensive experience in rulership, its challenges, and organization, across different nations and cultures. Islam bequeathed a rich intellectual heritage to the world.

Yet, questions persist about what exactly Islamic governance is. What is the conceptual framework for constructing the Muslim ideal of ‘good governance’? To realize any form of effective governance, what are the strategic objectives of such a system? How can these strategic objectives be achieved?

The 9-week online training guides participants in discussing these questions. It offers an innovative framework called the Islamic Governance Conceptual Matrix for exploring and articulating the possibilities for implementing an Islamic system of governance.

It also enables participants to craft their personalized governance to meet their current and future needs.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the higher strategic objectives of Islamic governance
• Understand the operationalization of Islamic governance
• Design personalized Islamic good governance

Topics include:

1. Maqasid al-Shari’ah
2. Theology of governance
3. Governance and jurisprudence
4. Value-driven governance
5. Governance and cultural context

Mode of learning: Pre-recorded lectures, quizzes, discussions, and reflections

Language: English

Start date: 3 February 2025

Duration: 9 weeks

Commitment: at least 1 hour per week