The Islamic Concept of Administration
(Solved CSS 2016 Islamic Studies Paper)
The concept of a system of administration in Islam is quite different from that in the western world. Islam is a complete code of life and encircles all human activities. Life according to Islam is a constant struggle to overcome satanic propensities running in human blood. Islam is not a utopia of unrealizable ideas and it firmly expounds that an administration should keep a strict watch over his thoughts and actions. It emphasizes inner purity of soul because it provides social harmony in society and engenders self-discipline. Islam, in fact, laid down the foundation of a sound system of administration on. Islam emphasis certain intrinsic qualities which an administrator must possess. These are also regarded as the cohesive characteristic features which Islam has put forward for a perfect and excellent administrative system. First among them is “Honesty”, a moral quality which influences the individuals to refrain from inflicting injuries on others by cheating. Dishonestly breeds aversion. Pollutes social life. Degenerates politics and corrupts administration.