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International Multi. J. of Pure Life, 11 (40), Serial Number. 4, Autumn. 2024, 75-90

ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER
Moral Principles and Norms of Legislators from the Perspective of Islamic
Teachings

1*
Mohammad Mahdi Chegini , Farhad Pourkeyvan
2

1.* Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Ethics, Faculty of Humanities, Al Mustafa Open University,

Qom, Iran. (Corresponding Author)
2. Department of Jurisprudence and Principles, Higher School of Jurisprudence and Principles, Seminary, Qom, Iran.
farhad_pourkyvan@miu.ac.ir
ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT

Article History: SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: This article examines the moral principles
Received: 02 April 2024
and norms required by legislators, particularly parliamentarians, from the
Revised: 08 June 2024
perspective of Islamic teachings, which is significant for crafting
Accepted: 01 July 2024
appropriate codes of conduct. It aims to differentiate the unique

Key Words: professional ethics requirements for parliamentarians within a religious
democratic context like the Islamic Republic of Iran. Additionally, it
Islamic Teachings identifies potential conflicts or synergies between Islamic ethics and global
ethical standards.
Islamic Ethical Framework
METHOD & FINDING: The approach includes a comparative analysis,
Professional Ethics looking at contemporary practices of ethical code development, alongside a
Parliamentarians focused review of Islamic religious texts and their interpretations regarding
moral governance. Key findings suggest that trustworthiness,
Moral Codes
confidentiality, consultation, and adherence to the law stand out as crucial
Ethics of Legislation ethical obligations. Moreover, the article highlights the potential pitfalls of
not adhering to these ethical standards, such as the loss of public trust and

the erosion of the legislative body's effectiveness. The approach includes a
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22034/imjpl.2024. comparative analysis, looking at contemporary practices of ethical code
10188 development, alongside a focused review of Islamic religious texts and their
interpretations regarding moral governance. Key findings suggest that

trustworthiness, confidentiality, consultation, and adherence to the law

stand out as crucial ethical obligations. Moreover, the article highlights the

This is an open access article potential pitfalls of not adhering to these ethical standards, such as the loss
under the CC BY license of public trust and the erosion of the legislative body's effectiveness.
(http://creativecommons.org/lic CONCLUSION: The development of a comprehensive moral framework
enses/by/4.0/).
for parliamentarians is not only a foundational step in enhancing the
integrity of governance but also crucial for maintaining public trust and
accountability. Islamic teachings provide a robust foundation for these
ethical norms, emphasizing the importance of moral conduct in leadership
roles. By adhering to these principles, legislators can ensure more effective
governance and a greater alignment with the public's interests, which
ultimately strengthens the overall democratic structure.
* Corresponding Author:
Email: chegini.mahdi@gmail.com Article Address Published on the Journal Site:
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