Towards a Maqāṣidic Approach to Power Currencies

Majdey Zawawi https://doi.org/10.53105/tp-3 Abstract  Power is a fundamental concept in the discussion of politics. It operates in influencing the heart of others, allowing them to act following their will. One of the problems scholars have encountered in studying...

More Critical Thinkers for Islamic Governance

Alawi Shahrin & Iznan Tarip https://doi.org/10.53105/tp-2 Abstract  Critical thinking is often misunderstood negatively as the unending pursuit of faults for criticism. Instead, it is a performative practice to develop critical judgements and produce impactful...

Of Leaders and Leadership

Amin Abdul Aziz https://doi.org/10.53105/tp-1 Abstract Muslims are increasingly being exposed to different ideas of how a society should be governed. While democracy, or perhaps more accurately, ‘the right to self-determination’ is widely aspired, Sharī’ah-based...
Kindness to Parents: A Driver for Excellence?

Kindness to Parents: A Driver for Excellence?

Fatima Hamdulay https://doi.org/10.53105/jig.5-4 Abstract How do we engender excellence? Malcolm Gladwell popularised the notion of a “Tipping Point” – little things that make a big difference and move to a point where the social phenomenon gains traction that is...
State Actor Dynamics in Brunei’s Healthcare Policies

State Actor Dynamics in Brunei’s Healthcare Policies

Syazana Fauzi https://doi.org/10.53105/jig.5-3 Abstract This study seeks to ascertain the state actor dynamics in Brunei’s healthcare policies from the perspectives of an Islamic system of governance, by first identifying the state actors, or institutions, involved in...