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2. Methodology

This research is a theoretical study due to its nature; however, it can be also an
applied research in terms of its purpose. This research has been carried out using a
descriptive-analytical method, in order to investigate the relationship between two
variables (the administrative system and the national authority) within a causal-
inferential framework. Due to the theoretical nature of this study, the resources used
in it mostly include documents and library resources.

3. Findings

Based on the basics and principles of Islam, the desirability of governments is not
limited to their structural legitimacy but is also affected by an axiom that “As one of
the most important and influential factors of the desirability of governments, the
importance of the functional dimension and performance of the administrative
bodies has a crucial role in building, reinforcing and sustaining the authority of
governments over time. This axiom is true within all political systems, including
both Islamic and non-Islamic political systems. In order to explain this axiom, we
firstly need to explain some of the administrative and executive managers’
characteristics from the perspective of Islam. Afterwards, we will describe the
concepts, principles, and components of the administrative system in Islam, based
on the standpoint of Imam ‘Ail (AS) as reflected in Nahj al-Balagha; we will
describe two categories of factors, including structural and behavioral factors:

The Characteristics of Administrative Managers from The Standpoint of Islam
Knowledge and Faith

Science and knowledge are the key to progress and survival of governments and to
the security of communities (Movahedi Nejad, 2004: 100). But, obviously, science
cannot be the sole protector against deviance. But, expertise must be accompanied
by commitment. According to Qur’an, the management and leadership of the earth
and its inhabitants should be in the hands of competent and faithful individuals (Al-
Bahi,1981: 28). Virtue, meaning self-management, makes managers avoid violating
the divine boundaries in favor of their personal desires.

Conformity of Words and Actions

Regarding the contradictions between words and actions, the Qur’an says O you
who have believed, why do you say what you do not do? (Qur’an (61:2)). This verse
revealed on the day of the battle of Uhud and is about Jihad and Muslims escaping
the war; it refers to one of the worst disasters that may occur in an Islamic society.

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