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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International Islamic University Malaysia
2018
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/70579/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/70579/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/70579/1/70579_EDUCATIONAL%20LEADERSHIP%20MODEL_article.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/70579/2/70579_EDUCATIONAL%20LEADERSHIP%20MODEL_scopus.pdf |
| Summary: | 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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