<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the meaning of ulī al-amri in the Qur'an through Qur'anic exegesis using Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic approach. The study is motivated by the diversity of interpretations of ulī al-amri in the exegetical tradition, which has generally been examined from a normative perspective rather than through semiotic analysis. The novelty of this research lies in applying Peirce's semiotic theory to explain the construction of the meaning of ulī al-amri through the relationship between the sign, object, and interpretant. This qualitative library research draws on Qur'an Surah al-Nisā’ [4]: 59 and 83, classical and contemporary Qur'anic commentaries, and Peirce's major works. The findings reveal that the meaning of ulī al-amri is dynamic and shaped by social, political, and intellectual contexts. In the exegetical tradition, it refers to political leaders, religious scholars (ʿulamāʾ), the Prophet's Companions, ahl al-ḥall wa al-ʿaqd, experts in istinbāṭ, and authorities responsible for public affairs and information. The study concludes that Peirce's semiotic approach broadens the understanding of ulī al-amri as a sign of authority constructed through semiosis, interpretive traditions, and social realities, producing a more contextual, flexible, and relevant interpretation of contemporary leadership.]]>
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