نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
The principle obligating government officials to provide justifications is a fundamental tenet of administrative law, mandating that any decision or action be substantiated and documented in accordance with the principle of legality, thereby informing the public of the rationale behind such decisions. This principle is intrinsically linked to public and administrative law, particularly the principles of transparency and accountability. This study aims to examine the application of this principle in the discourse and governance practices of Amīr
al-Muʾminīn (p.h.) and its reflection in the conduct of Islamic rulers and officials, emphasizing the interdependence of these principles in fostering well-founded decision-making, especially when accompanied by clear reasoning. The central research question explores how examples of this obligation can be utilized in both public law and the governance teachings of Amīr al-Muʾminīn (p.h.) for societal administration, particularly in administrative decision-making. Findings from the governance of Imam ʿAlī (a.s.), focusing on the aforementioned principles across various governmental matters, indicate that whenever he, in his capacity as a ruler, made decisions, issued commands, or appointed or dismissed officials—even in correspondences with governors or administrators—he articulated the criticisms of their decisions and elucidated the reasons for his opposition and censure. Adherence to this principle, which is often overlooked today, not only enhances the robustness of decisions and their acceptance by the public but also fosters public trust, prevents unilateral decision-making by officials, ensures the protection of citizens' rights—including the right to contest decisions lacking the aforementioned criteria—and grounds the obligations imposed on them in law and rational justification. It is evident that certain limitations, such as the safeguarding of military and security secrets, apply to this principle.
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