Human Development towards Leadership according to Al-Māwardī in Al-Adab Al-Dunya Wa Al-Din: An Analysis

Abstract

Human development is a crucial aspect of leadership. Cultivating exceptional individuals is not an easy task and it requires effective methods and efforts to shape them from the beginning. Various approaches have been introduced to achieve the objectives and goals outlined through institutions, educational systems, the dissemination of information on social media, and so forth, but they are still less effective in influencing a person's leadership. This is due to factors and qualities that are lacking in an individual's leadership. Therefore, this study aims to identify the elements of human development in the book “al-Adab al-Dunya wa al-Adin" by al-Māwardī. The research methodology in this article is qualitative, using content analysis methods. The findings reveal two crucial elements, namely adab al-nafs and adab al-riyadah wa al-istislah in shaping human development. In conclusion, with these two elements in the development of an individual, it will influence the ethics and character of that leader.