Toward an Integrative Ethical Governance Model: Quranic and Hadith Perspectives in the 21st Century

Abstract

This article aims to develop an integrative conceptual framework of governance by synthesizing normative principles derived from the Quran and Hadith with the challenges and practices of 21st-century governance. This study employs a qualitative method using content analysis and thematic exegesis to explore key concepts, including shura (consultation), al-‘adl (justice), al-amanah (trustworthiness), uli al-amr (authority), and maslahah (public interest). The findings indicate that these core Islamic values are dynamic and can function as a universal foundation for public ethics that transcends specific forms of government. In the context of increasing digitalization, social complexity, and multiculturalism, this study argues that contemporary governance requires a robust ethical foundation to address moral deficits such as corruption, injustice, and social fragmentation. These findings confirm that the principles of the Quran and Hadith can serve as the foundation for a dynamic public ethics framework, while also offering the MIKEN model as a practical framework for improving the quality of governance, accountability, and policymaking in the 21st century.