cultural development management policy in forefront of islam
mohammad taher achak
phd student in economic sociology and development, khalkhal branch, islamic azad university, khalkhal, iran.
orcid: 0009-0003-8493-2701
achak1362@gmail.com
robabeh pourjebeli (corresponding author)
assistant professor, department of sociology, zanjan branch, islamic azad university, zanjan, iran.
orcid: 0000-0003-3744-7642
pourjebali@gmail.com
samad abedini
assistant professor, department of sociology, khalkhal branch, islamic azad university, khalkhal, iran.
orcid: 0000-0003-0988-7042
abedinisamad@gmail.com
received: 11 november 2024 | revised: 20 december 2024 | accepted: 25 december 2024
extended abstract
the topic of change and movement towards progress and development is an innate human instinct, and the idea of change has been central to all religions and human schools of thought. this research aims to study and examine the model of islamic management in cultural development. the theoretical foundations of the research are aligned with the theories of max weber and emile durkheim regarding the role and function of religion, as well as the perspectives of muslim thinkers such as al-farabi and ibn khaldun on the influence and role of islam in the changes and transformations of human life.
this study employs content analysis and historical-documentary analysis as its research methods. the statistical population of this research consists of verses from the quran, prophetic hadiths, and events and occurrences from the early islamic period.
the research results indicate that 60% of the verses in the quran and 45% of the prophetic hadiths are related to the concept and notion of cultural development. furthermore, in the examination of historical documents and events from the early islamic period, there was a significant focus on culture and artistic development, which was centered on the components and indicators of the value and status of knowledge, reforming beliefs, nurturing ethics, and establishing customs and traditions, all of which manifested in the form of islamic civilization.
&&given the importance and applicability of the research topic in everyday life, especially in islamic societies, it is suggested that extensive seminars and conferences be held at the national and international levels to explain the islamic model and programs for development and progress clearly and comprehensively.
these events can serve as platforms for the exchange of views and experiences among researchers, policymakers, and cultural activists and help raise public awareness about the principles and components of islamic cultural development.
&these conferences can also identify the challenges and opportunities in the path of cultural development in islamic societies and provide practical solutions to address existing problems.
the limitations of this research include the lack of access to reliable and comprehensive sources on the cultural impacts of islam, as well as the diversity of interpretations and different perceptions of religious texts. also, cultural and social differences in islamic societies can affect the research results and may lead to difficulties in generalizing the results.
&in addition, the lack of sufficient quantitative and qualitative data to accurately assess the cultural impacts of islam on social and economic development is another limitation of this research.
&for future studies, it is suggested that researchers conduct a comparative study of the islamic cultural development model with other religions and schools of thought and examine the contemporary impacts of this model on islamic societies using qualitative and quantitative research methods. also, more research is needed on the practical impacts of islamic cultural programs on the social and economic development of islamic societies.
&in addition, examining the challenges and obstacles in implementing the principles of islamic cultural development in contemporary societies can help enrich the existing literature and improve policymaking in this area.
keywords: development, cultural development, islam, islamic model of development, sadr islam
contribution of authors
all authors have participated in this research in equal proportion.
ethical approval
written informed consent was obtained from the individuals for their anonym zed information to be published in this article.
conflict of interest
no conflicts of interest are declared by the authors.
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