Leadership Role in Islam [for Students and Professionals]

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.