Principles of Management

LEADERSHIP

Presented by:

Mr. Muhammad Noman Bhatti

Roll Number: 748 BBA (IT)

International Islamic University, Islamabad

SEQUENCE OF THE PRESENTATION

Purpose

of this presentation

What is Leadership? Effective Leadership Leadership in Islam Basic Operational Principles of an Leadership Motivation Examples of Leadership Qualities Q & A

Islamic

 Islam: A Religion as well as a Deen. The two sources of principle and practice in Islam.

Getting things done through others

. We raise some of them above others in ranks, so that some may command work from others [43:32] Management is coordinating work activities so that they are completed effectively and efficiently with and through people

And render to the kindred their due rights, as (also) to those in want, and to the wayfarer. But waste not (your health, time, wealth, talents, opportunities etc) in the manner of a spendthrift [17:26] For the wasteful are the brothers of satan; and satan is unregretful to his Lord [17:27]

What does mean by Leadership?

LEADERSHIP:

The process of influencing a group towards the achievement of goals.

Who can be a Leader? LEADER: Someone who can influence others and who has managerial authority.

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
Creating a vision Developing a strategy to reach the vision Enlisting cooperation Motivating action

LEADERSHIP IN ISLAM
And We made them leaders guiding men by Our Command and We sent inspiration to do good deeds, to establish prayers and to practice charity; and they constantly served Us only. (21:37) The leader of people is their servant (Reported by Attabrani) A ruler who has been entrusted with the affairs of Muslims, but makes no endeavor for their material and moral uplift and is not sincerely concerned about their welfare will not enter paradise along with them (Al Bukhari)

BASIC OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF AN ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP

Shura (Consultative process)

And those who answer the call of their Lord and establish prayer, and who conduct their affairs by consultation and spend out of what We bestow on them for sustenance. Sura al-Shura (42:38) How to define the scope of Shura?
Administrative and executive affairs Affairs needing prompt and urgent decisions Verification and questioning the leader Policies, objectives and major decisions

Example of Hazrat Umar (RA) regarding his sons punishment.

 Freedom of Thought Example of Hazrat Umar (RA) corrected by an old woman and a man. Atmosphere of free thinking, healthy exchange of ideas, criticism and mutual advice. Give sincere advice.

Providing Vision

Effective Communication Creating and Maintaining Organizational Culture

A perfect Muslim is neither a teaser, curser nor an abuser nor one having a long tongue. (An-Nawawi)

 Sustaining the Organization over Long-Term Ansar and Muhajireen in Medina Enhancing Unity and Cooperation Among Followers O Mankind! We created you from a single pair of male and female and made you into tribes and nations so that you may seek mutual understanding, not that you despise each other. Indeed, the most honored among you in the sight of Allah is the one who is the most God fearing Managing Change (49:13) Example of Hazrat Muhammad in Medina Conviction Sacrifice Eloquence Sound Decision Making Bravery Honesty Knowledge Modesty Teamwork Nobility Wisdom Organization

SOME EXAMPLES OF LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

From the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH) Faith in Allah through thick and thin. Truthfulness and integrity Roman emperor enquiring Abu Sufian Making the mission public Bravery and Selflessness Hazrat Alis testimony Battles of Uhad and Hunain Kind heartedness Behavior towards enemies