Islamic Governance is a concept established upon an over 1400-year old civilisation with
extensive experience in rulership, its challenges and organisation, across different nations and
cultures. Islam bequeathed to the world a rich intellectual heritage. Yet, questions persist of what exactly is Islamic Governance? What is the conceptual framework constructing the Muslim ideal of ‘good governance’? And to realise any form of effective governance, what are the strategic objectives, or Maqāṣid, of such a system?
The executive training programme discusses and debates these questions and offers an innovative operational framework for exploring and articulating the possibilities for the implementation of an Islamic system of governance. It is suitable for professionals with more than 5 years of working experience.
Level 1
Strategic Objectives
Understand the epistemological underpinnings of an Islamic system of governance, including the Maqasid (objectives) of the Shari’ah
- Madinian Polity
- Islamic Epistemology
- Maqasid of the Shari’ah
- Maqasid Collaborative Framework
Level 2
Operational Framework
Identify and expound the conceptual components constructing the operational framework of an Islamic system of governance
- Theology of governance
- Governance and juristic opinion
- Value-driven governance
- Governance and the cultural context
Level 3
Human Agency
Understand the socio-organisational roles needed for the proper functioning of an Islamic system of governance
- Delivery system
- Obligations, roles and responsibilities
- Power, authority and legitimacy
- Leadership and followership