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This study aims to demonstrate the significance of Islamic values in developing government institutions and to construct an integrative model for their application within modern administrative environments. It explores the role of these values in promoting good governance, enhancing organizational performance, and striking a balance between administrative efficiency and ethical commitment. The research examines a set of core Islamic values intrinsically linked to public administration namely justice ('Adl), trustworthiness (Amanah), mutual consultation (Shura), responsibility, and accountability and evaluates their impact on fostering integrity, transparency, and organizational stability within government bodies. Furthermore, the paper focuses on the concept of Islamic governance and its relationship with modern public administration, illustrating that Islamic values extend beyond theoretical ethical dimensions to provide a practical framework for developing administrative policies, procedures, and public service quality. It also addresses the pivotal roles of administrative leadership, organizational culture, and institutional training in institutionalizing these values and translating them into practical workplace behaviors. Conversely, the study identifies salient challenges impeding the application of Islamic values in government institutions, including weak institutional awareness, bureaucratic dominance, resistance to change, and hurdles associated with rapid technological advancements and digital transformation. To counteract these challenges, the research proposes several mechanisms, such as modernizing administrative systems, bolstering transparency, fostering self-regulation (conscientious oversight), and aligning performance appraisals with value-based and ethical compliance. The study concludes that Islamic values constitute a fundamental cornerstone for building more integral, efficient, and sustainable public institutions, and that integrating these values into modern public administration enhances public trust and fosters balanced, effective institutional development.
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