Revisiting islamic philosophy in developing disaster leadership for resilient and solidary communities

Abstract This study addresses the limited attention given in disaster governance literature to socio-ethical leadership and culturally grounded frameworks beyond technocratic and institutional approaches. Specifically, it examines how Ibn Khaldun’s concept of asabiyyah can enrich disaster leadership and community resilience for sustainable recovery. The study aims to (1) analyze disaster governance practices in Bandung Regency, Palu, and Chittagong, and (2) develop a Khaldunian Disaster Leadership model integrating ethical leadership, collective rationality, and social cohesion. Employing an exploratory qualitative multiple-case study design, the research uses a structured and theory-driven literature review and interpretive document analysis of policy documents, scholarly articles, and community-based reports, analyzed using NVivo Plus. The findings demonstrate that disaster responses characterized by strong social cohesion, ethical leadership, and collective decision-making exhibit higher levels of resilience and adaptive recovery, particularly in contexts with limited bureaucratic capacity. This study contributes to disaster governance literature by offering a theoretically grounded and culturally sensitive leadership framework that complements existing institutional models and provides new insights into the role of social solidarity and ethical governance in sustainable disaster management.