Good Governance From An Islamic Perspective: Building A Government With Integrity In The Digital Era

Abstract

This study addresses the gap in integrating Islamic ethical values into digital government systems, which often prioritize technical aspects over religious ethical perspectives. The core problem is how to apply Islamic governance principles, such as amanah (trust), justice, musyawarah (deliberation), and maslahah  (public interest), to enhance government integrity in the digital world and improve accountability. The research aims to develop an integrity-based governance framework combining Islamic principles with digital government techniques. It also seeks to identify relevant Islamic ethical principles for modern bureaucracy, analyze the risks and benefits of digital government for public integrity, and provide policy recommendations. A descriptive method based on a comprehensive literature review was employed, using ushul fikih and maqashid syariah approaches to assess the compatibility of Islamic values with digital government practices. The findings conclude that integrating Islamic values into modern governance is crucial for strengthening bureaucratic integrity in the digital era. Principles like amanah, justice, syura, and maslahah align with modern good governance concepts emphasizing accountability, transparency, and public participation. However, successful implementation requires both technological advancement and moral modernization, ensuring justice and public welfare.

Kata kunci: Good Governance; Islamic Governance; Digital Governance; Accountability; Justice; Maṣlaḥah; Shūrā