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Introduction these ethical norms for public trust and
In contemporary governance, the the effectiveness of legislative bodies?
integrity of legislators is paramount, To answer these questions, the
not only in maintaining the efficacy of article will review historical precedents
the legislative process but also in of ethical codes, analyze relevant
fostering public trust and confidence in Islamic texts, and draw parallels with
political institutions. This is contemporary ethical practices in
particularly significant in contexts governance. Through this multifaceted
where legislation and ethical approach, the study aims to outline a
governance are informed by religious set of ethical guidelines that uphold
principles, such as in the Islamic both the spiritual and practical
Republic of Iran. The role of ethical requisites of legislative conduct,
norms and codes of conduct for ultimately contributing to a broader
parliamentarians, underpinned by understanding of ethics in governance
Islamic teachings, presents a unique from an Islamic perspective. The
intersection of religion and politics that exploration will not only highlight the
merits comprehensive exploration. importance of ethical governance but
The objective of this article is to also propose ways in which Islamic
examine the moral principles and ethical principles can provide a robust
ethical requirements that should guide foundation for the development of
legislators, focusing on the distinct codes of conduct for legislators
context of a religious democratic worldwide, thereby enhancing
system. This inquiry is essential as it transparency, accountability, and
explores how Islamic teachings can integrity in politics.
inform and shape the professional Theoretical Foundations
ethics of parliamentarians, providing a The theoretical basis of this study is
framework that can be adapted anchored in the fields of ethics,
globally to enhance legislative religious studies, and political science,
practices. with a specific focus on the impact of
This study addresses several core Islamic teachings on the ethical
questions: What are the ethical standards expected of public officials.
expectations for parliamentarians as Islamic ethics, deeply ingrained in the
dictated by Islamic teachings? How do Quran and Ḥadīth, provide detailed
these expectations align with or differ guidelines on moral behavior,
from those in secular systems? And, highlighting qualities such as honesty,
crucially, what are the implications of
