Educational leadership model: an Islamic perspective
This paper discusses a model of leadership from an Islamic perspective. Drawn from a concatenation of authentic Islamic texts and sources, the model comprises ten principles synopsized simply as L-E-A-D-E-R-S-H-I-P with each letter illustrating a principle of good governance. The principles were...
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| description | This paper discusses a model of leadership from an Islamic
perspective. Drawn from a concatenation of authentic Islamic texts
and sources, the model comprises ten principles synopsized simply as
L-E-A-D-E-R-S-H-I-P with each letter illustrating a principle of good
governance. The principles were derived from a thorough
examination and analysis of various sources that included the
Qur’an, prophetic traditions, biographies of the Prophet's
companions, thoughts of classical and contemporary scholars, and
best practices in Islamic leadership. In essence, the model proposes
that a leader should lead like an imam in prayers, educate and be
educated, communicate explicit organisational aims and vision, use
effective delivery strategies, empower those under him rather than
keeping all power to himself, and lead in piety with justice, integrity
and humility. The model is comprehensive--offered as a solution to
guide the leadership and management practices of educational
institutions in the Muslim world. The application of the model and
adherence to its principles should help to develop Muslim leaders’
competencies, promote organisational transformation among Muslim
institutions, and forge greater solidarity within their working
communities. |
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| spelling | iium-705792019-02-11T03:52:30Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/70579/ Educational leadership model: an Islamic perspective Salleh, Mohamad Johdi L Education (General) LC Special aspects of education LC905 Islamic Education This paper discusses a model of leadership from an Islamic perspective. Drawn from a concatenation of authentic Islamic texts and sources, the model comprises ten principles synopsized simply as L-E-A-D-E-R-S-H-I-P with each letter illustrating a principle of good governance. The principles were derived from a thorough examination and analysis of various sources that included the Qur’an, prophetic traditions, biographies of the Prophet's companions, thoughts of classical and contemporary scholars, and best practices in Islamic leadership. In essence, the model proposes that a leader should lead like an imam in prayers, educate and be educated, communicate explicit organisational aims and vision, use effective delivery strategies, empower those under him rather than keeping all power to himself, and lead in piety with justice, integrity and humility. The model is comprehensive--offered as a solution to guide the leadership and management practices of educational institutions in the Muslim world. The application of the model and adherence to its principles should help to develop Muslim leaders’ competencies, promote organisational transformation among Muslim institutions, and forge greater solidarity within their working communities. International Islamic University Malaysia 2018 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/70579/1/70579_EDUCATIONAL%20LEADERSHIP%20MODEL_article.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/70579/2/70579_EDUCATIONAL%20LEADERSHIP%20MODEL_scopus.pdf Salleh, Mohamad Johdi (2018) Educational leadership model: an Islamic perspective. Al-Shajarah, Special Issue (Special Issue: Education, 2018). pp. 49-69. ISSN 1394-6870 http://journals.iium.edu.my/shajarah/index.php/shaj/article/view/755/349 |
| spellingShingle | L Education (General) LC Special aspects of education LC905 Islamic Education Salleh, Mohamad Johdi Educational leadership model: an Islamic perspective |
| title | Educational leadership model: an Islamic perspective |
| title_full | Educational leadership model: an Islamic perspective |
| title_fullStr | Educational leadership model: an Islamic perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Educational leadership model: an Islamic perspective |
| title_short | Educational leadership model: an Islamic perspective |
| title_sort | educational leadership model: an islamic perspective |
| topic | L Education (General) LC Special aspects of education LC905 Islamic Education |
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