The Role of Islamic Pedagogy in Developing Moral and Ethical Leaders for the 21st Century

Huzaiman Hushin (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)
Mahmoud Abdullah (University of Zawia, Libya)
Mukhlis Mukhlis (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Al-Jami Banjarmasin)
Salma Begum (International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan)
Yousif Mahmadov (Azerbaijan State Pedagogy University, Baku, Azerbijan)
Abdallah El-Khatib (Qatar University, College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, Qatar)

Al-Mukhlashin: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu
Vol 2, No 2 (2025)

This study investigates the role of Islamic pedagogy in developing moral and ethical leaders for the 21st century. By focusing on the teachings of Islamic scholars, the paper examines how Islamic educational systems emphasize the development of character, leadership skills, and ethical decision-making in students. The research highlights how Islamic pedagogy, with its focus on integrity, justice, and responsibility, contributes to shaping future leaders who are not only intellectually competent but also morally grounded. The study also evaluates contemporary Islamic educational institutions and their efforts to instill leadership qualities in students. The paper concludes by offering practical recommendations for integrating Islamic pedagogical principles into leadership development programs in educational settings