This document discusses principles of leadership in Islam. It begins by mentioning the four rightly guided caliphs - Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali - who led after the Prophet Muhammad. It then discusses different types of leadership over time, including religious leaders (ulama) separating from political rulers. The document stresses principles from the Quran such as obeying Allah and the Messenger, following the path of the righteous, not following the majority if they lead astray, and losing knowledge by losing scholars. Overall it emphasizes Islamic leadership principles of consulting others, prioritizing obedience to God, and not misguiding people.

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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QUR’AN: SURAH AN-NISA’ : 4: 59, 69-70; 115
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2. A PROPHECY
A PROPHECY KHULAFA’-’ULAMA
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3. ( Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)
A PROPHECY
A PROPHECY
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“I counsel you to have TAQWA (fear) of Allah, and to listen
and obey [your leader], even if a slave were to become your
‘Ameer. Verily he among you who lives long will see great
controversy, so you must keep to my Sunnah and to the
Sunnah of the KHULAFA AR-RASHIDEEN (the rightly guided
caliphs), MAHDIY-YEEN (those who guide to the right way).
Cling to it stubbornly [literally: with your molar teeth]. Beware
of newly invented matters [in the religion], for verily every
BID’AH (innovation * ) is misguidance.”
* Without any or contrary to basis in Shari’ah
KHULAFA’-’ULAMA
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4. THE PROPHETTHE PROPHET ‘ALEEM and AMEER
Powers both spiritual and temporal,
yet commanded to consult (SHURA)
KHULAFA’ AR-RASHIDUUNKHULAFA’ AR-RASHIDUUN
‘‘ALEEMALEEM andand AMEERAMEER
Both spiritual and temporal,Both spiritual and temporal,
Yet consultation with the seniorYet consultation with the senior
and other learned Companionsand other learned Companions
‘‘ULAMAULAMA andand SHUYUKHSHUYUKH of theof the UmmahUmmah.
UMMAYYAD DYNASTY AsAs AMEERAMEER only.only.
Held temporal power,Held temporal power,
but sought legitimacybut sought legitimacy
from endorsementfrom endorsement
of theof the ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA ..
ABBASID DYNASTY
BEGINNING OF SEPARATION
‘‘ULAMAULAMA
Spiritual – religiousSpiritual – religious
leadership. Some patronizeleadership. Some patronize
the ruler or served asthe ruler or served as
judges and administrators,judges and administrators,
yet many remainyet many remain
Independent from theseIndependent from these
rulers but were there torulers but were there to
serve theserve the Ummah.Ummah.
…. and so on etc.
KHULAFA’ MAHDIY-YEENKHULAFA’ MAHDIY-YEEN
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AFTER THE PROPHETS DEATH (circa 30 years)AFTER THE PROPHETS DEATH (circa 30 years)
Abu Bakr’, ‘Umar; Uthman, ‘Ali and HassanAbu Bakr’, ‘Umar; Uthman, ‘Ali and Hassan
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5. TYPES OF LEADERSHIP THE CONSIDERATIONS
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 Absolute vs relative
 The Rule vs exception
 General vs specific
 Long-term vs short-term
 Loyalty & obedience to the
Deen cannot be compromised
 Guided by Islamic principles
 Clear demarcation - limitation
 Long-term vs short-term –
(clear priority)
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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“Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You
have bestowed favour, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger
or of those who are astray.”
(Qur’an: al-Fatihah: 1: 6-7)

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““All who obey Allah and the Messenger are in theAll who obey Allah and the Messenger are in the
company of those on whom is the Grace of Allahcompany of those on whom is the Grace of Allah― of― of
the Prophets (who teach) the sincere (lovers of Truth),the Prophets (who teach) the sincere (lovers of Truth),
the witnesses (who testify), and the Righteous (whothe witnesses (who testify), and the Righteous (who
do good): ah!do good): ah! How a beautiful fellowship! –(RAFEEQA)How a beautiful fellowship! –(RAFEEQA)
Such is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is itSuch is the Bounty from Allah: and sufficient is it
that Allah knows all.”that Allah knows all.”
((Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70Qur’an: an-Nisa: 4: 69-70))

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“This (UMMATUKUM) community of yours is one
community (UMMATAN WAHIDAH) , and I am your
Lord; so hold Me alone in fear (FAT-TAQUUN). But
people later cut up their religion into bits, each
group rejoicing in what they have. So leave them
immersed in their heedlessness till an appointed
time.”
(Qur’an: Mu’minun: 23: 52-54)

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Those (Disbelievers) invite [you] to the Fire, but Allah invites to
Paradise and to forgiveness, by His permission. And He makes
clear His verses to the people that perhaps they may remember.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 221)

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"And"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast nodo not follow (pursue) anything of which thou hast no
knowledgeknowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of: verily (thy) hearing and sight and heart - all of
them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)."them - will be called to account for it (on Judgement Day)."
((Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36Qur’an: Bani Israil : 17 :36))

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““Now if thou payNow if thou pay heed (follow) unto the majority of thoseheed (follow) unto the majority of those
[who live] on earth[who live] on earth, they will but lead thee astray from, they will but lead thee astray from
the path of Allah: they follow but [other people's]the path of Allah: they follow but [other people's]
conjecturesconjectures, and they themselves do nothing but, and they themselves do nothing but guessguess..
Verily, thy Sustainer knows best as to who strays fromVerily, thy Sustainer knows best as to who strays from
His path, and best knows He as to who are the right-His path, and best knows He as to who are the right-
guided.”guided.”
((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 116-117Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 116-117))

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“And cooperate in (AL-BIRR) righteousness and piety (AL-TAQWA), but do
not cooperate in sin (ITHMI) and aggression (‘UDWAAN). And (be conscious
of and) fear Allah (TAQWA); indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.”
(Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 2)

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““Do not be deceived by theDo not be deceived by the TAQAL-LUBUTAQAL-LUBU (seeming inhibited,(seeming inhibited,
free disposal and affluence) of the disbelievers throughoutfree disposal and affluence) of the disbelievers throughout
the land. (It is but) a small enjoyment; then their [final]the land. (It is but) a small enjoyment; then their [final]
refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197))

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"Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the)Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the)
people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away itspeople, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its
people (the true scholars –people (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), until there are no more), until there are no more
scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and whenscholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and when
they are asked, and givethey are asked, and give fatwasfatwas – religious rulings, (they give)– religious rulings, (they give)
without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“
((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

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““When a trust (When a trust (AMANAHAMANAH)is neglected,)is neglected,
then wait for the time (of its destruction).”then wait for the time (of its destruction).”
Somebody ask:Somebody ask:
‘‘How shall this be neglected O Messenger of Allah?’How shall this be neglected O Messenger of Allah?’
He the replied: “When a matter (affair) is given over,He the replied: “When a matter (affair) is given over,
not to its rightful (legitimate) person (not to its rightful (legitimate) person (AHLIHAAHLIHA),),
then wait for its time (of destruction).”then wait for its time (of destruction).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

21. Hey .. Are we going in the right direction?
Hmmm … well we have our appointed leader leading us,
So I guess we’re on the right course! Just follow … lah! Am I going
the right
way?
Ermm… since there are
many agreeing with me
and following behind me.
Praising me
even .. Heh..he
he !
I MUST be on the
right way! Majority
cannot be wrong!
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice
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Adapted from Dr. Hisham Al-Talib’s
“Training Guide for Islamic Workers”
I AM THE
LEADER

22. WHO – ?
are the people
you are leading?
WHAT – ?
are their right,
their needs and
concerns?
WHERE – ?
are you leading
them to?
HOW – ?
are you going to be
leading them?
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