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Leadership in IslamDefinition

Lead to achieve an objective andCompete to be ahead of others to seek the pleasure of Allah and succin hereafter.

Why?

Thus, have We made of you an Ummat justly balanced, that ye mighwitnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a witness over yourselvand We appointed the Qibla to which thou wast used, only to test thoswho followed the Messenger from those who would turn on their heel(From the Faith). Indeed it was (A change) momentous, except to thosguided by Allah. And never would Allah Make your faith of no effect.

For Allah is to all people Most surely full of kindness, Most Merciful.002.143 (Al-Baqara)

Levels:PersonalJamaahSocietyGlobal


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Part I- Characteristics of a Leader

Definition

Pre-requisites

Qualities/Characteristics

Personal

Interpersonal


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Definition of a Leader

Achieves set goals

A Leader is one who:

Organizes

Physical assetsIntellectual assets

Provides guidance

InfluencesActions

Behaviors


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Quran on leadership

(They are) those who, if We establish them in theland, establish regular prayer and give regular

charity, enjoin the right and forbid wrong: withAllah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs.

Al-Qur'an, 022.041 (Al-Hajj [The Pilgrimage])


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Quran

It is He Who hath made you (His) agents, inheritors of the earth:

He hath raised you in ranks, some above others: that He may try

you in the gifts He hath given you: for thy Lord is quick in

punishment: yet He is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

Al-Qur'an, 6.165 (Al-Anaam)


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Leadership in Quran

Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of thyLord? It is We Who portion out between them theirlivelihood in the life of this world: and We raisesome of them above others in ranks, so that somemay command work from others. But the Mercy ofthy Lord is better than the (wealth) which they

amass. Al-Qur'an, 043.032 (Az-Zukhruf)


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Leadership in Hadith

Behold! Everyone of you is a leader and you shall beasked about those you lead. Imam is a leader overthe people and shall be asked about them; a man is a

leader of the house and shall be asked about hishousehold ; a woman is a leader over her childrenand she shall be asked about them.

(Reported Abdullah Ibn Omar in Bukhari and Muslim

).


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Hadith Significance of Jamaah

Musnad Ahmad


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Hadith- Best and worst amongst

the leaders

Muslim: 3447


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Hadith- Obedience of Ameer

Tirmidhi


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Leadership in HadithProphet (SAW) said the following regarding leadership in an Islamic

Jamaah:

Whosoever obeyed the leader, he obeyed me and whosoever disobeyed theleader, he disobeyed me. (Muslim)

I order you of five things: to be with Al Jamaah, to listen (to the leaders),to obey (the leaders orders), Hijrah (migration) and Jihad . (Ahmad ,

Tirmizi)

If one dies and there is no ring of Bayah (pledge of allegiance) in his neck,he died in jahiliyyah ( that is out of Islam.). (Muslim).

Whenever three of you are traveling, you should elect one as your leader.

(Abu Dawood)

Listening to and obeying ( the commands of the leader) is obligatory upona Muslim whether he likes it or not as long as it is not in the disobedienceof Allah (SWT).When a command is given in the disobedience of Allah

(SWT), then there is no listening and no obedience.Bukhari and Muslim .


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Leadership- Quotes

Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done bymaking him believe he wants to do it.

-Dwight D Eisenhower

If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.Proverb

The authority of a group is no stronger than the Leader who leads it.

Unknown

Real Leadership does not demand allegiance..it earns it

To be a leader one must be trustworthyto be trustworthy, one must betruthful


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Pre-requisites

Taaluq Billah

Taqwah

No desire


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Qualities of effective leadershipInfluence

- Creates a vision of the future

- Rational strategy to move to the vision

-Enlists the support of workers

Ability to motivate core group of people

Authority

Clear authority must be given by the people

and/or by the by-laws

Respect & Popularity (due to character

and conduct)


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The effectiveness of leadership

depends on the following:

Personality and character of the leader.

Quality of the workers. Quality and atmosphere of the Jamaah.


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The importance of the personality

and characteristics of a leader:

Leader is the symbol of the organization

and represents its nature and quality.

Leader is the center of authority.

Leader is the driving force for the Jamaah.


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Detailed Characteristics

1. Taqwah with excellent conduct and character.

This is to be done through a constant struggle

to develop:A. close relation with Allah (SWT)

B. love of the Prophet (SAW), Sahaba andUlama

C. concern and fear of the accountability in theAkhirah.


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2. Knowledge and practice of Islam, administrative

experience, and wisdom (hikmah) of leadership.Wisdom (hikmah) includes the following:

A. Understanding the specific thinking andsituation of individuals and deal with them

at their level.B. Knowing how to perform best with the best

abilities and talents and deal with thedifficulties in the way

C. Know the circumstances and makes anappropriate strategy

D. In depth understanding of the deen and itsapplication in the changing environment.


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3. Establishing Al Islam is the true objective of hislife. He must have true love and priority for hismission and the Jamaah. And must be an exampleof utmost sacrifice for this mission.

4. Honesty , integrity and trustworthiness, with history

of selfless service.

5. Competence. He should have the critical skills of

leadership, i.e., observation, analysis, coaching,

recognizing the potentials, delegation, feed back.


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6. Decision making ability after appropriateconsultation and then ability to implement thedecision.

7. Ability to motivate and discipline when necessary.

8. He should be flexible in his attitude with Hikmah

depending upon the situation but he should be firmin his decisions and zeal to move to the objectives.

9. Humility and recognition of his limitations.

10. Ability to speak, write and use modern techniques of

communication.

11. Good physical health.


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Characteristics that should not exist

Pride and arrogance. Seek recognition and notoriety.

Desire to seek leadership or other benefits.

Considering him perfect or better than others.

This can lead to:a- discouragement of muhasiba

b-jealousy

c- suspicion about others

d- backbiting

e- false accusation and reporting

f- evil najwah

g- grouping.


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Imbalance in thoughts and actions. It leads to:

a- looking at one side of the issue

b- extremism and unnecessary insistenceupon ones opinion and condemning othersviewpoint

c-unpleasant argumentation

d- grouping. Weak determination. This leads to:

a- lack of interest in the work of the Jamaah.b- lack of activity

c- giving priority to other personal mattersd- when asked , gives excuses

e- blames weaknesses of the individuals andthe Jamaah as the reason for his inactivity


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Narrow-mindedness. (Shuh Nafs) .This canexpress itself as

a-ignoring ones mistakes but not forgivingothers

b-considers his difficulties important butothers difficulties are just excuses

c-enforcing ones liking upon others but notgive any value to others liking

d- unnecessary criticism of others stands

e- intolerance to others opinion

f- bitterness in the relations and mutualarguments and insights.

In any organization, 20% workers accomplish 80% work

and 80% of workers accomplish 20% work.


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Atmosphere

In every Jamat an atmosphere must bedeveloped and/or maintained by its

leadership


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5 different elements which determine the

atmosphere in a Jamaah. Directions and expectations of the higher bodies

( Shura and the General Assembly).

Type of work.

Leadership has to allocate their attention dependingupon the type of work, i.e., regular, emergency, ortemporary work.

Culture of the organization.

Pressure of time. Traditions established by other leaders in the

Jamaah or organizations of similar nature.


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3 Basic operational principles of

Islamic leadership Shura

Justice and fairness in dealing with

individuals and dispute solving. Freedom of thought and Muhasibah


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Responsibilities of Leadership

Participation

This includes:

Planning- leader should chalk out a plan answeringthe what, when, where, how and who questions.

Implementation of plans- This will include

assignments and allocation of resources in order to

carry out the plan which is meant to accomplish setgoals.

Follow up


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Communication

Leader must communicate at three levels:

With higher bodies With workers

With experts of different fields

With different ages/ethnicities/genders

Problem Solving

Leader must address problems:

By proper place/time/setting/forum

With proper mutual understanding/consultation

With authority when necessary


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Develop resources and fulfill needs with

those resources

Maintain disciplineThis includes:

1. Ways to strengthen Jamat by strengtheningmembership ties

2. Preventative measures

3. Implement disciplinary action against violatorsappropriately-efficiently and effectively


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Understanding of Workers

leader must understand:

Level of understanding

Level of attachment

Level of commitment Areas of interest

Productive focuses

Sensitivities


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Points to remember of workers

Some workers need clear guidelines for theirassignment.

Workers who have the knowledge and

experience like to work with some broadguidelines.

Those who are less active may need motivation.

Those who violate the principles may need

disciplinary action when appropriate.


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Styles of Leadership4 Styles

1. Autocrat- issues orders to be fulfilled with no questions.

2. Benevolent Autocrat- listens to others, gives impression ofbeing democratic and makes his own decisions.

3- Democrat- Shares decision making, explains reasons forpersonal decisions, objectively communicates criticism and

praise.4- Laissez-faire- has little confidence in himself, sets no goals

for the group, minimizes communication and groupinteraction.


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7 Substyles

Styles that are a combination of the above 4 types:

1- Leader makes his decision, announces it and thenimplements it.

2- Leader makes his decision and then tries to convince

the workers.

3- Leader tells his ideas to the workers and then throughdiscussion implements his decision.

4- Leader presents possible decision before the workers and

with their consultation, he is willing to make some changes.


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5- Leader tells the objective to the workers, getstheir opinion and then makes his decision.

6-Leader tells the objective, consults the workers and then

makes a collective decision.

7- Leader tells the objective and then leaves up to the

workers to discuss and make a decision.


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Positive leadership habits

Know where your time goes.

Focus on concrete results

Build on strengths and not weaknesses Concentrate on few major areas or

priorities where consistent hard work will

produce results Put complete trust in Allah and be afraid of

nothing.


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Who is not a leader?

One who comes to assembly unprepared, hasdone no home work and says tell me what to do.

One who has no alternative plans or strategy todiscuss.

One who is not willing to take any risks, is timidand is intimidated.

One who wants to please everyone. Some leaders just follow the followers or a

group of followers.

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