The Reformative Principles of Al-Mawardi and Their Da’wah Implications: (An Analytical Study in Light of the Book Adab al-Dunya wa al-Din)

Abstract

This study aims to identify the reform rules established by Imam Al-Mawardi and clarify their Da’wah (missionary) implications. It addresses several key questions: Who is Imam Al-Mawardi? What are the themes of his book Adab al-Dunya wa al-Din? What are his reform rules? And what are the most significant Da’wah implications and benefits derived from them?.The research is structured into an introduction, a preliminary section, six subsections, and a conclusion. The preliminary section defines the key research terms, provides a biography of Imam Al-Mawardi, and offers an overview of his book Adab al-Dunya wa al-Din.First Subsection: The Rule of "Followed Religion" (Al-Din al-Muttaba’) and its Da’wah implications. Its primary finding is that the desired reform can only be achieved through religion, as it is the sole reliable model.Second Subsection: The Rule of "Powerful Authority" (Al-Sultan al-Qahir) and its Da’wah implications. It concludes that the reform process must be governed by religious standards and supervised by the ruling authority.Third Subsection: The Rule of "Comprehensive Justice" (Al-’Adl al-Shamil) and its Da’wah implications. It finds that comprehensive justice fosters human talent and creativity, allowing aspirations to grow, thereby prospering the nation and increasing its prosperity.Fourth Subsection: The Rule of "Public Security" (Al-Amn al-’Am) and its Da’wah implications. It highlights that security is one of God’s greatest blessings, a pillar of social reform, and the foundation of civilization and stability.Fifth Subsection: The Rule of "Abundant Fertility" (Al-Khasb al-Dar) referring to economic prosperity and its Da’wah implications. It concludes that economic strength is a powerful catalyst for worldly reform and the order of life affairs.Sixth Subsection: The Rule of "Extensive Hope" (Al-Amal al-Fasih) and its Da’wah implications. It finds that hope represents a hidden human force and the primary motivator for knowledge, constructive work, and development.The study concludes by summarizing the most significant results , calling for a focus on practical reformative visions and rules for Muslim society derived from its own Islamic identity and culture.