The King and His Subjects: Insights from the Biblical Vision

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10.22081/jti.2025.72141.1088

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This article, an expanded version of a paper presented at a conference on 16 December 2024, organized by the Research Centre for Islamic Philosophy and Theology in Qom, Iran, explores the concept of servanthood in leadership within Islam and Christianity. Drawing on Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari’s book, Supplication in Islam and Christianity: A Comparative Study (2024), it examines how sincere prayer fosters a sense of dependence on God, cultivating an attitude of servanthood. In Christianity, this is reflected in biblical figures like Moses, described as a servant of God (Deuteronomy 34:5), who led Israel to freedom while obeying divine commands. Similarly, Jesus redefines servanthood by calling disciples friends (John 15:15), yet emphasizes service to others as central to Christian life (Mark 10:45). The article analyzes biblical passages to highlight the consistent theme of “service” in defining the role and relationship of leaders—whether kings, governors, or other figures—with their communities. These passages underscore a leader’s total availability to serve according to God’s will, a concept paralleled in Islamic tradition as noted by Mokhtari. Through a comparative reflection, the study elucidates shared ethical principles of leadership and servanthood in both faiths, emphasizing their role in fostering community trust and divine alignment.

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Theosophia Islamica

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Available Online from 08 October 2025

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