INTEGRATING ISLAMIC VALUES INTO DIGITAL GOVERNANCE: Sustainable Political Strategies in Times of Uncertainty Zamhasari, M.A.
Department of Government Studies, Universitas Abdurrab,
Jl. Riau Ujung No. 73 Kota Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia-
Doctoral Student of Islamic Studies, with concentration in Religion and Politics, UIN Imam Bonjol, Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
zampolegist[at]gmail.com
Abstract
The digital age has transformed governance into a complex arena marked by uncertainty, rapid technological change, and shifting political dynamics. This article examines how Islamic values can be integrated into digital governance to develop sustainable political strategies for navigating uncertainty. Drawing upon the principles of shura (consultation), maslahah (public interest), amanah (trust and accountability), and adl (justice), the study explores how these values provide ethical and practical foundations for resilience, inclusiveness, and participatory decision-making in uncertain digital contexts. Employing a qualitative normative approach, the research analyses classical Islamic sources, contemporary Islamic political thought, and recent scholarship on digital governance. The findings highlight that Islamic values can address key challenges of digital uncertainty, such as misinformation, algorithmic manipulation, and public distrust in governance. Specifically, shura offers a model for participatory digital decision-making, maslahah ensures policies that safeguard collective well-being, amanah strengthens accountability and trust in public institutions, while adl promotes inclusivity and equitable digital access. The article also discusses emerging practices in Muslim-majority contexts, such as Indonesia, where digital governance initiatives increasingly intersect with Islamic ethical frameworks. By integrating Islamic political ethics with digital governance, this study argues for the development of a resilient and sustainable governance model capable of managing uncertainty while fostering public trust and social cohesion. The research concludes that Islamic principles remain highly relevant for reimagining political strategies in the digital era, particularly in constructing a normative foundation for sustainable uncertainty politics.
Keywords: Islamic governance, digital governance, uncertainty politics, inclusiveness, sustainability
Topic: Sustainable Uncertainty Politics in the Digital Age
