The role of leadership in providing security based on the Qur'anic teachings : case study of the role of prophet Musa (AS)‎ in the children of Israel

Abstract EN

One of the most important responsibilities of each political system is to provide security.

Security requires the establishment of some socio-political structures and the eradication of its deleterious factors.

Islamic government, like other governments, needs security for its survival.

For this reason, the Holy Qur'an has paid special heed to this subject.

Security has a variety of dimensions, of the most important of which are political, economic, social and cultural security.

According to the Qur'anic doctrines, it is necessary to establish social justice for protecting social security, fostering a sense of brotherhood and fraternity among people, enjoining the good and prohibiting the evil and fighting with security threatening groups such as spies, aggressors, and those who wage war against God.

In all these cases, the religious leader can play a co-operative and pivotal role.

In this research, while studying the concept and instances of security in the Holy Qur'an and its constituents, attempts have been made to examine the case of the Children of Israel and the role of Moses (AS) in protecting security.

The findings of this study indicate that the leadership of Moses (AS) and his brother Aaron was vital to providing security.

Forbearance in dealing with his people, encountering with the aggressors, fighting against oppression and establishing a just system are some features of his leadership that are essential to ensure the security of people.