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A-Z Steps to Leadership from the Qur'an & hadeeth |
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03/10/03 at 20:10:31 |
A-Z Steps to Leadership from the Qur'an and Words of the Prophet Muhammad Compiled by: Abdul Ghani Ahamed Barrie To fit this issue's theme of leadership, we have taken excerpts from a wonderful book about leadership, which uses references to the Qur'an and Ahadith. To buy a copy of this helpful book, please visit http://www.alrisala.org/ A-Z Steps to Leadership from the Qur'an and Words of the Prophet Muhammad Compiled by Abdul Ghani Ahamed Barrie "A successful leader is one who attains his ends in the best possible manner, with the least inconvenience to the team, at the minimum cost, in record time and with a high quality performance. With modern techniques, there are several ways of doing this but the path adopted by the Prophet Muhammad (S) is the best, for it was with the divine guidance of Allah that he became the supreme leader of the human race. 'Truly, in the Messenger of Allah, you have an excellent example.' (Al-Qur'an, 33:21)." Ability Let there become of you a nation that shall call for righteousness, enjoin justice and forbid evil. Such men will surely triumph. Al-Qur'an 3:104 Calmness The strong man is not the one who overcomes others by his strength, but the one who, though angry, controls himself. Bukhari Dependability Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their promises...are the heirs of Paradise; they shall abide in it forever. Al-Qur'an 23:8 Fairness We gave sent our messengers with explanations and sent the scriptures and the scales of justice down with them, so that men may conduct themselves with fairness. Al-Qur'an 57:25 Genuineness A person is perfect in his religion (Islam) when he leaves alone that which does not concern him. Tirmidhi Honesty You who believe, heed God and stand by those who are truthful. Al-Qur'an 9:119 There are three signs of a hypocrite: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he does not keep it; when he is trusted, he betrays. Narrated by Abu Huraira Initiative Every magnificent and important project not begun with the praise of Allah, remains defective. Hadith of Abu Dawud Judgment Whenever you judge between people, you should do so with fairness. 4:58 Knowledge Do not be quick to recite the Qur'an before its revelation has been accomplished, but rather say: "Lord, increase my knowledge." Al-Qur'an 20:114 Modesty Now whatever ye have been given is but a passing comfort for the life of the world, and that which Allah hath is better and more lasting for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord. Al-Qur'an 4:36 Nobility O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things) Al-Qur'an 49:13 Responsibility Each one of you is a Guardian and responsible for those of whom he is in charge. The Ruler is a Guardian and thus responsible for his subjects. A man is the Guardian of his family and is responsible for those under his care. In like manner, each one of you is a guardian and is responsible for what he is entrusted with. Related by Umar Sacrifice Ye will not attain unto piety until ye spend of that which ye love. And whatsoever ye spend, Allah is aware thereof. Al-Qur'an 3:92 Teamwork And hold fast all together by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you) and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah's favor on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love so that by His grace ye became brethren; and ye were on the brink of the pit of fire and He saved you from it. Thus doth Allah make his signs clear to you: that ye may be guided. Al-Qur'an 3:103 Faithful believers are to each other as the bricks of a wall, supporting and reinforcing each other. So saying, the Prophet Muhammad clasped his hands by interlocking his fingers. Bukhari Understanding And this is a blessed Scripture which We have revealed. So follow it and ward off (evil), that ye may find mercy. Al-Qur'an 6:155 Versatility When you see a person seeking an object earnestly, assist him to attain his ends. And never ask for a reward except that given by Allah. Hadith of Ash-Shifa Zeal When three people set out on a journey, they should appoint one of them as a leader. Hadith of Abu Dawud |
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