Fiqh of Bureaucracy and Public Governance in Indonesia: A New Paradigm Based on Maqasid al-Shariah

  • M. Arfan Ahwadzy Ma'had Aly Lirboyo Kediri https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9831-8968
  • Ahmad Baihaqi Ma'had Aly Lirboyo Kediri
  • M. Thoha Ma'had Aly Lirboyo Kediri
  • Ahmad Rikza Muqtafa Ma'had Aly Lirboyo Kediri
  • Rusydi Ainurrofiq Ma'had Aly Lirboyo Kediri
  • Bayazid Al Bustomi Ma'had Aly Lirboyo Kediri
  • M. Khoirifo Ma'had Aly Lirboyo Kediri
Keywords: Maqashid Syariah, Fiqh Bureaucracy, Governance, Islamic Public Administration

Abstract

Inefficiency in bureaucracy, corruption, and weak governance are global problems that impact societal welfare. This research introduces fikih birokrasi (bureaucratic jurisprudence) as a new concept that bridges the gap between modern public administration theory and normative Islamic law by using the maqashid syariah (objectives of Islamic law) as its foundational value. The principle of maslahah (public interest) is positioned both as an ethical norm and a practical instrument for creating governance that is just, ssustainable, and accountable. The methodology employed is a descriptive-qualitative approach, utilizing the Miles and Huberman model for analysis. The research findings indicate that fikih birokrasi contributes a practical framework for public administration based on maqashid syariah, which can be operationalized through indicators of Islamic governance. This research presents a discourse offering an alternative paradigm in bureaucracy that connects the worldly-spiritual hereafter dimension, the individual-collective aspect, and material-spiritual needs with the practical demands of modern governance.

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Published
2025-10-21
How to Cite
Ahwadzy, M., Baihaqi, A., Thoha, M., Muqtafa, A., Ainurrofiq, R., Al Bustomi, B., & Khoirifo, M. (2025). Fiqh of Bureaucracy and Public Governance in Indonesia: A New Paradigm Based on Maqasid al-Shariah. Islamic Review: Jurnal Riset Dan Kajian Keislaman, 14(2), 197-222. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.35878/islamicreview.v14i2.1844
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