ISLAMIC ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNANCE

Abstract

The research investigates how Islamic ethics can contribute to better government accountability. This also clarifies in what ways these ideas can bring positive changes to transparency, justice, corruption, and civic engagement. This descriptive study made use of secondary data. The secondary data has been sourced from government publications, measures, and academic records. The application of governmental accountability grounded in Islamic ethical principles, such as justice and truth, serves to reduce corruption. Nevertheless, challenges arise from varying interpretations and socio-political influences, which complicate the implementation and understanding of these governance methods. Based on secondary and historical data, this study might not accurately represent the present governmental data. The limited scope, questionable reliability of governance statistics, and emphasis on a predominantly Muslim countries constrain the precision and wider relevance of the findings. This research elucidates the roles of Islamic moral components like justice, trust, and consultation ensuring integrity of the government. These principles provide guidance to legislators on how to govern the country, thereby promoting transparency, reducing corruption, and increasing citizen participation.