Islamic doctrine of selection and appointment: A research Analysis

انتخاب وتعیناتی کااسلامی نظریہ:ایک تحقیقی جائزہ

Authors

  • Dr. Javed Khan Assistant Professor, Islamic Studies ,University of Swat
  • Hafiz Fazle Haq Haqqani Lecturer, Islamic Studies University of Swat.
  • Dr. Qaisar Bilal Lecturer, Islamic Studies Kohat University of Science & Technology Kohat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53575/arjicc.v2.03(21)u5.53-68

Keywords:

Responsibility, Selection, Merit, Islamic view, Skills

Abstract

Responsibility is a necessary element and integral part of life. Everybody has unique role toward society and is subject to do best for that. There are many tasks and challenges to be performed professionally and dealt with well manner. In present day the society faces many problems socially, politically and economically because social evils like injustice, corruption and robbery are overwhelming everywhere. Due to neglecting the basic merit in selection process, ineligible peoples can’t meet the needs of society as well as the affected people turn toward evils as thieving, looting and terrorism which destroy the peace of society consequently. Therefore, it is mandatory to be followed the eligibility criteria in selection. It will help to abide by the commandments of Al-mighty Allah on one side, and eliminate the injustice from society on the other side. It is moral obligation of higher authorities to appoint suitable and deserve person for each post to make the society peaceful and prosperous. The present paper discusses the basic characteristics and qualities for rulers and leaders specially, and for each post holder generally in Islamic perspective. If the criteria are adopted across the board, many social crises and problems would be tackled automatically and resolved easily. The society will be able to eliminate the evils, to serve the humanity in achieving the well-being and objectives of life.

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2021-12-31

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Khan, D. J., Haqqani, H. F. H., & Bilal, D. Q. (2021). Islamic doctrine of selection and appointment: A research Analysis: انتخاب وتعیناتی کااسلامی نظریہ:ایک تحقیقی جائزہ. Al Khadim Research Journal of Islamic Culture and Civilization, 2(3), 53–68. https://doi.org/10.53575/arjicc.v2.03(21)u5.53-68