Trust, society and governance: an Islamic perspective on Malaysian institutions

• Main Authors: Altabaa, Homam, Syed Abdullah Idid, Syed Arabi
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2020
• Subjects: BL Religion; BPH Islamic Economics; H Social Sciences (General); JF Political institutions (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/85864/9/85864_Trust%2C%20society%20and%20governance%20-%20paper.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/85864/2/Acceptance%20letter%20JIA%20December%20Issue%20Dr%20Homam.%202020%20.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/85864/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/jiasia/index.php/jia

The significance of trust cannot be overestimated for an individual or a society. Its value may become more discernible when trust is not present and its opposites such as uncertainty, accusation and cynicism take over a person or a group. This paper first explores the religious dimensions and socio...