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[Anfaal, 8:46]
o Whenever people come together, there is need to have
a leader amongst them who will direct their affairs,
struggle for their welfare and defend their interest.
[Abu Daawud] o
o It was reported from Umar ibnul Khattaab (RA) that:
o
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Introduction [b]
o Ibn Taimiyyah said:
o
.
o The objective of having a platform that will unite the
interests of Muslims, foster unity among them and
help preserve their Islamic values is what gave impetus
to establishment of organisations, associations and
societies by Muslims across the globe.
[Bukhari; Muslim] .
2) Leadership is both a trust and a responsibility; it
should therefore be rendered to whom it is due.
[ [Nisaa, 4:58
o
[[Muslim
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Characteristics of Leadership in Islam [b]
3) Muslims are discouraged from actively seeking
positions of authority.
o
[Ahmad; Bukhari; Muslim]
4) In the face of a potential crisis or disaster, people
with capability or expertise could seek for
leadership as with Prophet Yusuf (as), and as
explained by Abdullah ibn Fodio in his :
o
][Haj, 41
o :
[[Ibn Katheer
)2 Justice and fairness
[ [Nisaa, 4:58 [Bukhari]...
: " :
] [Ibn Saad
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]Responsibilities of Leadership [b
)3 Appointing for them competent, trustworthy and
responsible people to oversee their affairs
[[Anfaal, 27
o
[ [Bukhari; Muslim " :
" . :
" " [[Haakim
)4 Concern, responsiveness and able representation
[[Bukhari
[[Muslim
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]Responsibilities of Leadership [c
)5 Consultation on public matters
[ [Aal Imran, 159 [[Shuraa, 38 o
6) Receptiveness with balance between harshness and
leniency
[
[Aal Imraan, 159
7) Role modelling
o [ [Ibn Saad
[ [Ibn Qutaibah
: [[Ibn Saad
[[Muslim
)2 Sincere advise in secret, and support in truth
:
[ [Muslim
[Ahmad, Tirmidhi,
[ Ibn Maajah :
[[Muslim
Leader Followers
Who you are, what you Understand followers be,
know, and what you can do. know, and do attributes.
Do the followers trust you? Motivate and get them
committed.
Constituents
of Effective
Leadership
Situation
Understand situations Communication
Consult; use judgment to Use 2-way communication.
decide the best course of Communicate according to
action needed for each understanding
situation.
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Imperatives for Effective Leadership
1) Challenge the process by being active and innovative,
redefine the process if need be within boundaries; search
for opportunities; change or improve status quo; and
make shura part of decision-making process.
2) Experiment and take risks with the understanding that
success is not guaranteed.
3) Inspire a shared vision and invoke followers commitment
4) Enable others to act and be a team player
5) Model the way for others to follow
6) Delegate, with authority that commensurate
responsibility
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Thank you for Listening