MANAGEMENT FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE TO CREATE AN ETHICAL ORGANIZATION

Abstract

Ethical misconduct in modern organizations has become increasingly prevalent amid globalization, technological advancement, and intense market competition. Conventional management paradigms, which often emphasize efficiency, performance, and profit maximization, have proven insufficient in addressing deep-rooted ethical challenges. This study explores management from an Islamic perspective as a comprehensive and value-based framework for creating ethical organizations. Islamic management integrates moral, spiritual, and professional dimensions by grounding managerial practices in divine accountability, justice, trust, and social responsibility. Using a qualitative library research approach, this study analyzes primary Islamic sources, including the Qur’an and Sunnah, alongside contemporary peer-reviewed management and ethics literature published between 2018 and 2025. Thematic content analysis is employed to identify core principles of Islamic management and their implications for organizational ethics. The findings indicate that Islamic management fosters ethical organizations through the integration of tawhid (unity of God), amanah (trust), ‘adl (justice), shura (consultation), and ihsan (excellence) into leadership, decision-making, governance, and stakeholder relations. These principles promote transparency, accountability, fairness, and long-term sustainability. The study argues that Islamic management offers a holistic ethical alternative that transcends cultural and religious boundaries, making it relevant for contemporary organizations seeking ethical integrity and sustainable performance. This research contributes to the international management discourse by positioning Islamic management as a universal ethical framework rather than a purely religious or contextual model.