Islamic Leadership

Universitas Islam Indonesia
Faculty of Economics
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Syllabus
Islamic Leadership
Lecturer Nurhadi, MA
E-mail nurhadi68@yahoo.com
Phone 08156818040
Credit (SKS) 2
Pre-Requisites Introduction to management and or leadership in
business organization or equivalent
Consultation times By appointment

Class Duration Two and a half hours per week for 12 weeks
One to one and a half hours of the time is used for
lecture or seminar and the remainder for tutorial or
small group work activities.
Subject Overview
In any social or business organization, small or large, a very important role of
leadership is ensuring that the organization can achieve productive development
for long lasting human well-being. The role of leadership is particularly important in
times of change. The reality of business practice in this globally competitive era
sometimes drives organizations and their leaderships to conduct their business
activities in a way we would consider as unethical. In both business and social
organizations, these activities may lead to corruption, bribery and various other
kinds of illegal practices, all in the pursuit of maximizing profit.
In the modern era, leaders of organizations are required not only to be profit
oriented but also value/norm oriented. This responsibility stems from the fact that
leaders have horizontal and vertical responsibility. Horizontally, leaders are
responsible not only to the members of an organization or company, but also to the
society at large. Vertically, leaders are responsible to God. Thus this course
highlights the fact that, modern leaders should possess both excellent managerial
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and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to upholding the moral backbone of
society. Islamic Leadership is a course that discusses leadership from an Islamic
perspective.
Subject Objectives
This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of
leadership from an Islamic perspective. In addition to an understanding of the
Islamic model of leadership, this course will also provide students with a
comprehensive understanding of ethical leadership and leadership skills that are
essential qualities for leaders in modern society. On completing this subject,
students are expected to be able to:
1. Define the responsibilities and limitations of leadership;

2. Understand the nature and process of leadership from an Islamic
perspective.
3. Describe the Islamic characteristics/attributes of effective leaders.
4. Understand the Islamic model of leadership.
5. Function as a more effective leader.
Materials and References

 Textbooks:
1) Beekun, Rafik Issa and Badawi, Jamal. 1999. Leadership: An Islamic
Perspective. Beltsville, Maryland: Amana Publication.
2) Altalib, Hisyam. 1991. Training Guide for Islamic Workers. Herndon,
Virginia: The International Institute of Islamic Thought.
3) Kanungo, R.N. and Mendonca. 1996. Ethical Dimensions of Leadership.
California: SAGE Publications.
4) Alhabshi, Syed Othman and Ghazali, Aidit Haji (eds.). 1994. Islamic Values
and Management. Kuala Lumpur: Institute of Islamic Understanding
Malaysia (IKIM).
5) Hunsaker, Philip L. 2001. Training in Management Skills. New Jersey:
Prentice-Hall.
 Journals:
1) Journal of Human Values 4:2 (1998)
2) Al-Jamiah Journal of Islamic Studies 41:1 (2003)
 Websites:
1) http://www.youngmuslims.ca/articles/display.asp?ID=26
2) http://www.islamist.org/images/ldrpro.pdf
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Assessment
Essays
Individually or in small groups, students are to write one essay on a topic related to
the subject, with a word-count ranging between 1000-1500 words. The topics of
the essay will be given in the first or second meeting in order that students have
enough time to collect the material. In addition, students are also required to
present the essay orally to share their ideas and opinions as reflected in the essay.
Assignments
A formal 1000-1500-word assignment will be given during the semester. This
assignment will require students to search for leadership cases, either personal or
organizational, and analyze them critically. It is expected that students will
incorporate the Islamic perspective in their analysis.
Examinations
There will be one mid semester and one final semester exam. Both exams will be
open book. The exams will require you to answer three to four short essay
questions. The exams will be 100 minutes in duration.
End of semester result

The final grade will be based on the mid-test, final test, assignments, and class
participation. The percentage distribution will be allocated as follows:
Final test 35%

Mid-test 30%
Essay & assignment 35%
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Total 100%
Policy on assessment
Essays and assignments will not be accepted after the due date unless
arrangements for an extension of time have been made prior to the due date. If you
do not agree with the result that you been awarded for any piece of assessed
material for this subject please contact the lecturer immediately. You have a right
to know the reasons why your work has received a certain grade and to request a
reassessment if you believe your work has been unfairly assessed.
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Subject Organization for Islamic Leadership
Meetings Topics Readings/Materials

Meeting 1 Course Introduction: - Handout
- Syllabus explanation
- Defining leadership
- The importance of
leadership
Meeting 2 Ethical Leadership Ethical Dimensions of Leadership,
chapter 3, 4;
The Art of Leadership, Part 3
Meeting 3 The Moral Bases of Islamic Leadership: An Islamic Perspective,
Leadership chapter 2;
http://www.islamist.org/images/ldrpro.pdf
Meeting 4 Principles of Islamic http://www.youngmuslims.ca/articles ;
Leadership Training Guide for Islamic Workers
Meeting 5 Islamic Characteristics/ Leadership: An Islamic Perspective,

Attributes of Leader chapter 3;
Training Guide for Islamic Workers;
Islamic Values and Management
Meeting 6 Islamic Model of Effective Leadership: An Islamic Perspective,
Leadership chapter 8;
Training Guide for Islamic Workers
MID-TERM EXAM
Meeting 7 Leading Skill 1: Training in Management Skills,
Building a Power Base chapter 14

Leading Change chapter 15

Motivating Others chapter 16

Developing Subordinates chapter 17

Managing Conflict chapter 18
Meeting 12 Material Review and exam

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Consultation times By appointment

1. Define the responsibilities and limitations of leadership;

Materials and References

End of semester result

Final test 35%

Meetings Topics Readings/Materials

Meeting 5 Islamic Characteristics/ Leadership: An Islamic Perspective,

Meeting 8 Leading Skill 2: Training in Management Skills,

Meeting 9 Leading Skill 3: Training in Management Skills,

Meeting 10 Leading Skill 4: Training in Management Skills,

Meeting 11 Leading Skill 5: Training in Management Skills,

Meeting 12 Material Review and exam

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