This book elaborates the fundamental principles and practices of Islamic leadership and management by highlighting its underlying philosophies, key concepts, and sources. The book closely examines the relationship of Islamic leadership with spiritual leadership and how it shapes the concept of leadership. The book also compares Islamic Leadership with other related spiritual leadership concepts such as the Servant Leadership, religiosity, and other conventional leadership perspectives based on Islamic framework. The chapters within the book delve into Islamic teachings and values from Al-Qur’an and Hadith that can be applied when governing an organization using several case studies. This insightful and thorough discussion on Islamic leadership will be useful as a reference for academic courses on leadership, and current and aspiring business leaders.

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.

Leaders nowadays need to know, learn, and apply the concept of qalb leadership where it has been taught by the Prophet Muhammad as well as explained by Islamic scholars. The comparison with other mindful leadership concepts is required to provide solutions and options in leadership for better outcomes and spiritual awareness. It is found that leadership literature, in general, is unable to generate an understanding of a leadership concept that is both intellectually compelling and emotionally satisfying. As for qalb leadership, it focuses on the spirituality of leadership that can aid in facing unpredictable manners and provide better outcomes for followers. Research on Islamic leadership and spirituality may pave the way for better leadership practices in the future. The Role of Islamic Spirituality in the Management and Leadership Process will elaborate the spirituality and qalb in human life and leadership along with providing a discussion on the role and function of qalb in the overall leadership process. Through spirituality, human interdependence, creativity, and social justice can be created and molded. This type of leadership enables transformation in a natural way without denying basic human nature and imparts balance to both the outer and inner needs of humans. With the discussion of four cardinal virtues of Al-Ghazali, leaders can solve many problems that emerge in their organizations. This book is ideal for managers, executives, theologians, professionals, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in how Islamic spirituality plays a role in leadership.

Now more than ever before, Muslim young men and women need to improve not only their personal skills but also their group performance. This Guide presents easy-to-follow instructions which can be used by those who desire to acquire these skills. This Guide focuses on the training needs of Muslim young men and women by providing the experience acquired by Muslim leaders over the last several decades. Thus, the new generation of leaders will be able to start from where their leaders left off, rather than having to duplicate their predecessors’ successes and/or failures. Using a simple Do’s and Don’t’s format, this Guide enables the user to optimize his/her understanding of the art and science of da’wah and how it can be applied in today’s world. Like genius, leadership entails harder work for the one who was born without this skill. It is to such people that this Guide is addressed. We are confident that, with the help of Allah, the user will be able to make a quantum leap forward in the areas of growth and improvement through the proper use of the methods outlined in this Guide. Over time, there will be noticeable improvements in the areas of concepts, management, administration, and communication as well as the skills needed for conducting camps, conferences, and meetings. This Guide is supplemented by suggested workbooks which will lead to an even deeper understanding of the skills needed for successful leaders.

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.