Islamic Management Principles in the Abbasid Caliphate: Qur’anic Foundations and Historical Practices
Keywords:
Islamic management, Abbasid Caliphate, Qur’anic Values, Governance, Islamic CivilizationAbstract
This study examines the concept and practice of management in Islamic civilization during the Abbasid Caliphate by analyzing its relationship with Qur’anic principles. The Abbasid period is widely recognized as the golden age of Islamic civilization, marked by significant achievements in governance, economic administration, and intellectual development. Using a qualitative library-based approach, this research analyzes classical and contemporary scholarly sources to explore how Islamic management values such as amanah (trust), ‘adl (justice), itqan (professionalism), and shura (consultation) were implemented in various institutional settings. The study focuses on governance structures, fiscal and economic management, and the organization of educational institutions such as Bayt al-Hikmah. The findings indicate that management practices during the Abbasid period were systematic, professional, and ethically grounded, integrating administrative efficiency with moral and spiritual accountability. These practices contributed significantly to political stability, economic growth, and sustained intellectual advancement. Overall, this study highlights the relevance of Abbasid management models as a historically grounded reference for contemporary Islamic management discourse and practice.
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