Rethinking the concepts of happiness and misery: examining the theological views of Sheikh Ashraq and Ibn Sina in the light of contemporary governance.

Abstract The discussion of happiness and misery has been of special importance among thinkers and in public culture since long ago. Man's concern for eternal life and the world after death has caused him to always try to provide the conditions to achieve happiness and avoid misery. Using the descriptive-analytical method and the library method, this research examines the theological views of two prominent thinkers, Sheikh Ashraq and Ibn Sina, about the meaning of happiness and misery and the ways to achieve it . Sheikh Eshraq believes that happiness and misery are the result of doing or abandoning God's commands and commands, and its final determination takes place in the world after death. From his point of view, the blessed are those who are among the followers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). On the other hand, Ibn Sina defined happiness as prioritizing sensual perfections over physical ones, and he believes that this requires meeting the needs of the members of the society. He considers Shaqi people to be those who, despite knowing the truth, deliberately deny it . By analyzing these views, this research tries to provide a space to expand the understanding of happiness and misery in the framework of governance and management of society, so that these concepts are taken into account in macro social policies and decisions . Key words : happiness , misfortune , Sheikh Ashraq , Ibn Sina , governance , Islamic philosophy , social policy