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A Study of the Ethical Principles of Political… S. Mikhalev & A. Ahmadi Amin (41
Among the central texts that Roth & Lee. (2006) discuss challenges in
elaborate on these principles, Nahj al- contemporary leadership, highlighting
Balagha occupies a prominent position. the need for ethical accountability in
Authored by Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, addressing global crises.
this compilation of sermons, letters, and Within the Islamic tradition, the
sayings provides clear ethical guidelines for foundational ethical principles of
leaders, emphasizing justice, accountability, leadership justice, accountability,
and compassion as indispensable traits of mercy, and humility are deeply rooted in
effective governance (Amir-Moezzi, 2014). early Islamic thought. Esposito (2011)
Its teachings balance practical advice traces their origins to the early Islamic
with profound spiritual insights, making era when governance was inseparable
it a cornerstone for understanding from moral and spiritual values.
Islamic leadership ethics. Leadership was regarded as the highest
Islamic scholarship has extensively form of service, with rulers expected to
explored Nahj al-Balagha's significance. guide their communities with integrity,
Ansari Qomi (2010) highlights its compassion, and fairness. These
relevance in shaping governance models principles, articulated in texts like Nahj
that align with Quranic prescriptions. al-Balagha, continue to inspire modern
Mavani (2013) underscores its enduring scholarship and practice.
applicability, noting that its ethical In addition to Islamic scholarship,
principles remain pertinent in addressing international studies have contributed to
modern leadership challenges. These understanding the relevance of these
studies emphasize Nahj al-Balagha as principles in a globalized world. Works
both a historical artifact and a such as those by Chong and Eggleton
contemporary guide for ethical leadership. (2003) and Keeley (2007) examine the
ethical dimensions of leadership in
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contemporary organizations, emphasizing
Internationally, the ethical dimensions the importance of transparency and
of leadership have garnered significant inclusivity. These studies provide
attention in broader contexts. Beekun
and Badawi (2005) examine the role of valuable insights into how Islamic ethical
justice, mercy, accountability, and frameworks can address modern
humility in leadership, comparing challenges, offering a unique perspective
these Islamic principles with secular on governance.
leadership models. Sachedina (2022) By bridging traditional and modern
provides an analysis of ‘Adl (justice) as a approaches, this study contributes to
universal value that transcends cultural the growing body of research on ethical
boundaries, resonating with both Islamic
and modern governance frameworks. leadership. It situates Nahj al-Balagha
within both its historical and
