Exploring Maqāṣid Principles as a Matrix to Combat Corruption in South Africa from Within a Muslim Minority Context

This study explores corruption in South Africa through al-maqāṣid alqurāniyyahand maqāṣid al-sharīʿah—Islamic frameworks reflecting theobjectives of the Qur’ān and sharīʿah. Given the minority status of Muslimsin South Africa, this study integrates fiqh al-muwāṭanah, addressing Muslimcommunities’ rights and responsibilities, with these maqāṣid frameworks.This study demonstrates the potential of maqāṣidī principles to combatcorruption by promoting justice, integrity, and societal welfare. Using aqualitative approach and secondary data analysis, the research elucidatesthe ethical foundations within the Qur’ān and sharīʿah, focusing on Islamicpolitical thought and the fiqh of citizenship.