Leadership Unity In Islam

Beekun and Badawi, both professors of management and strategy, have written this primer on leadership integrating contemporary business techniques with traditional Islamic knowledge. The leadership paradigm is changing, and a leadership model based on ethical principles is finally emerging-a position that Islam has taken from the start. The synthesis of the authors results in a highly practical and inspiring manual for developing leadership skills.

This book consists of sixteen (16) Chapters. Chapter 1 consists of: Introduction. Chapter 2 consists of Defining Leadership in Islam and includes: Introduction; Meaning of Leadership in Islam; Analysis of the Meanings of Leadership; Leader Vs Manager; and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 3 Consists of the Sources of Islamic Leadership Principles and includes: Introduction; The First (Primary) Source of Leadership Principles: The Quran; The Second Source of Leadership Principles: Prophet Muhammad (SAW); and Wise Khulafa and Pious Followers. Chapter 4 Consists of Power and Authority in Islamic Leadership and includes: Introduction; Supreme Power in Islam; The Function of Power In Islam; and Islam and Authority. Chapter 5 Consists of General Islamic Principles of Leadership and includes: Introduction; Faith and Belief; Mutual Consultation and Unity; Competency; Taqwa; Morality; Seeking Sakinah (Tranquillity); Integrity; Courage (Shaja'at) and Determination; Wisdom (Hikmat) and Knowledge; Superior Communication; Justice and Compassion; Patience and Endurance; Humility (Tawadhu'u); Self-Restraint (Iffat); Modesty (Haya); Equilibrium And Moderation (I'itidaal & Wastiyyat); Simplicity; Good Acts And Words (Al Hasanaat); Commitment and Sacrifice; and Gratitude And Prayers. Chapter 6 Consist of Specific Principles of Leadership and includes: Introduction; Accountability; Sharing Knowledge; Humility; Inspiring Others; and Being Responsive Chapter 7 Consists of Leadership and Organization and includes: Introduction; Teamwork: Working Together; Team Work: Specific Islamic Perspective; and Consultation And Joint Planning. Chapter 8 Consists of the Leadership Process in Islam and includes: Introduction; General; Responsibilities of Islamic Leadership; Rights of the Leader; Rights of the Followers; Personality Development for Good Leadership; Powerbase for Leadership and covers Introduction; Leadership and the Bases of Power; Personal Qualities of a Good Leader; Key Characteristics of a Good Leader; Key Characteristics of Followers; Moral Bases of Islamic Leadership; and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 9 Consists of Prophet's Advice on the Development of Leadership Attributes and includes: Develop Competency in the Area in Which You Are Leading Others; Practice Virtue and Behave with Integrity; Leader-Follower Interaction; and Leader Interaction with other Stakeholders. Chapter 10 Consists of Lessons of Leadership in the Quran and includes: Introduction; Leadership Lessons From The Story Of Prophet Ibrahim (AS); Leadership Lessons From The Story Of Prophet Yusuf (AS); Leadership Lessons from the Story of Prophet Dawud (AS); Leadership Lessons From The Story Of Prophet Sulaiman (AS); and Leadership Lessons from the Story of Dhul-Qarnayn. Chapter 11 Consists of Delegating Authority in Islam and includes: Introduction; Concept of Authority in Islam; Missions and Functions of the Authority Nominated By Allah [SWT]; The Authority in the Time of the Prophet (SAW); and The Authority after the Prophet (SAW). Chapter 12 Consists of Prophet Muhammad (SAW): The Role Model of Leadership of Mankind. Chapter 13 Consist of Leadership of Khulfa-Er-Rashidune and includes: General Perspective; Leadership Role of Khalifah Abu Bakr (RAA); Leadership Role of Khalifah Umar (RAA); Leadership Role Of Khalifah Uthman (RAA); Leadership Role Of Khalifah Ali (RAA); and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 14 Consists of Authority Delegated to First Khalifah. Chapter 15 Consists of Authority Delegated to Second Khalifah, Umar (RAA) Chapter 16 consists of Summary and Conclusion. The Book is supported with Bibliography.

Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and other foreign religions have faced an uphill task in establishing themselves in Uganda. Initially competing with the established traditional African religions, in due course they turned against each other in their search for converts. Islam was not immune from sectarianism, and soon after the religiously neutral NRM came to power in Uganda they faced serious problems emanating from divisions in the Muslim leadership. A Government sponsored conference and general assembly were held to resolve matters, but the initiative failed at the eleventh hour. Here the chief government representative in those meetings reflects on the events and why the initiative failed on the brink of success.

One of the greatest threats to Islam is not only the divergence created by differences between the various denominations, but also discrepancies within each denomination. How different strains of Islam can come together, in the process bettering themselves and the communities at large, is the theme of this book. Tallal Alie Turfe, who work has been published in several languages, points the way for Muslims to regain their original path by recapturing the Islamic dream of unity that motivated the Prophet Mohammad. Turfe argues for a grassroots activism that begins with the individual and expands into the family and the community. The author brings a wealth of experience to his argument, including work as a management consultant for Fortune 500 companies seeking a global presence, and his leadership role in the Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table, helping to build bridges between various religious faiths and ethnic groups.

The Leadership of Muhammad is a very personal study of the life-story and leadership skills of the Prophet. John Adair served with a Bedouin regiment in the Arab Legion and this story is full of fascinating detail of desert life and Bedouin beliefs. A business book that crosses boundaries it highlights the key leadership skills displayed by Muhammad and allows you to share in his wisdom. John Adair weaves the story of Muhammad's life together with aspects of Bedouin culture and ancient proverbs to provide key points for leaders and aspiring leaders. He discusses tribal leadership and essential attributes such as integrity, moral authority and humility. Learning and leadership go hand in hand. You are not born a leader, but you can become one and it is never too late to learn. John Adair's study or Muhammad and the tribal tradition of leadership is an essential addtion to the leadership debate.

This book is about leadership from an Islamic and Western perspective. The objective of this book is to examine leadership from the Western perspective through the eyes of some scholars of leadership. From the Islamic perspective, leadership is examined against the background of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of our Beloved Messenger Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as well as the guided Caliphs and previous Prophets of Allah starting from Prophet Adam (PBUH) up to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This book is for everyone irrespective of their background and what they do in life. At the same time it is a guide for those who aspire to be leaders purely for the pleasure of Allah on earth and who take their jobs and every activity as a form of worship without expecting anything in returned like power or money.