فلاحی ریاست میں نظام احتساب کی عصری معنویت: حسبہ فاروقی کی روشنی میں تحقیقی جائزہ

Modern Concept of Accountability in a Welfare State in the light of Umar Farooq’s Accountability System

Abstract

This study is an attempt to recommend the measures and process for a welfare state for the accountability of its stakeholders. It focusses the accountability system adopted by the second Islamic caliph Umar Farooq  that represents the methods and measures of the political approach of that accountability system as a role model for the whole world especially Pakistan. Accountability is considered the fourth leg of the metaphorical chair of good governance but unfortunately, no one could be held responsible for his corruption, dishonesty or fraudulent activity in the history of Pakistan. That is why, Pakistan is passing through a critical juncture i.e. a time of economic crisis and social disaster. As Pakistan is an Islamic state and accountability is the root of the Islamic doctrine, therefore accountability of important stakeholders had been the landmark in the era of Caliph Umar Farooq. The purpose of this article is to seek guidance from the Islamic accountability system so that a clear, neutral and unbiased accountability system could be launched for Pakistani stakeholders and for whole society so that the society may become ideal and peaceful. Social and economic reforms rely upon accountability too and by adopting these measures, the economy of Pakistan may flourish and prosper.