Ma`rifat Siyasi

Acknowledging the gap between theory and practice, the vitality and effectiveness of political philosophy depend on constructive interaction between theoretical ideals and external realities. Islamic political philosophy, like other traditions, recognizes this distinction. The question is how, in the contemporary era, an effective interaction between theory and practice can be established within the framework of Islamic political philosophy. This article argues that “civic moderation,” grounded in its anthropological foundations, possesses the capacity to establish such a connection and to link Islamic political philosophy with practical problem-solving. Accordingly, civic moderation should be regarded not merely as a moral virtue, but as the core issue of Islamic political philosophy. Using textual and content analysis, the study examines this claim and argues that the establishment of civic moderation leads to the integrated organization and synergy of infrastructures, political structures, and governance based on wisdom, truth, and justice, thereby creating the conditions for realizing the aspirations of Islamic political philosophy.