Islamic Concept of Imāmat and Leadership in the Light of Iqbāl’s thought Research Analysis

الملخص

In the eyes of Allah, the only religion is Islam, which is absolute goodness. The need for order from the lowest level to the national and international levels to run this system of goodness is proven by the Qur'an and Sunnah. Islam emphasizes unity and organization to such an extent that even two servants spend their time in a state of order on the journey, one being a leader and the other a follower. According to Umar Farooq Raziallah Anhu, “There is no concept of Islam without organization, no organization without leadership, and no leadership without obedience”. There was no separate concept of religious and political leadership during the blessed days of the Prophet and his upright deputies. Later the religious and political leadership separated, of which Iqbal, may God have mercy on him, and is a great critic. In light of Iqbal's thought, it is also clear that the existence of the nation is in need of leadership. It is very important here that as much as the concept of ummah is important, in the same way, the quality of Imamat and leadership should also be exemplary. He emphasizes accepting the Prophet as a true leader and leader of the hearts and souls. The hidden aspects and facts of life are hidden in Iqbal's concept of self and the concept of self is actually a philosophical and eloquent interpretation of the concept of God's presence in the Quran. This research will be useful for those who are interested in understanding the concept of Imamat and leadership in the light of Iqbal’s thought. The research method is descriptive using both primary and secondary sources.