Imam Sadiq University Religion, Management, & Governance 3115-7718 4 1 2025 12 01 Designing a Participatory Decision-Making Framework with an Islamic Approach 1 38 77911 10.30497/rmg.2025.249014.1041 EN Mahdi Azizi Assistant Professor, Department of Decision Sciences and Complex Systems, Imam Sadiq University 0000-0002-3324-9422 Mahmoud Dehghan Nayeri Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Tarbiat Modares University 0000-0002-7648-2937 Journal Article 2025 08 28 Background:<br />Human decisions are influenced not only by rational elements but also by circumstances, feelings, and beliefs. Understanding these factors is crucial for effective decision-making.<br /><br />Objective:<br />This study aims to design a participatory decision-making framework based on an Islamic approach.<br />Methods: Data were collected using library resources and interviews with 48 experts. The Grounded Theory method was employed for analysis.<br /><br />Results and Conclusion:<br />The study identified key dimensions of Islamic participatory decision-making, including effective factors (Consultation, Islamic brotherhood/sisterhood, beautiful patience, Self-Knowledge), contextual variables (Stress-Free Beliefs, Moderation, Divine precepts, DIKW pyramid), deterrent factors (Poor Culture, Arrogant Leadership, Fear of Mistakes, Parochialism), and outcomes (Facilitate Decision Implementation, Employee Growth, Culturalization, Al-Falah). A central concept of Optimal Distance was introduced, encompassing 12 types of distance across three axes and practical criteria for measurement. Attention to optimal distance can enhance participatory decision-making in various situations. https://rmg.isu.ac.ir/article_77911_aa1865d49d81b4cbee8c19a611311eec.pdf