Qualities of an Exemplary Leader

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   Qualities of an Exemplary Leader

By Imam Zaid Shakir

"Owing to Mercy from God, you were gentle in dealing with them [your companions]. Were you harsh [and crude], hard of heart; they would have fled from you. Therefore, pardon their abuses, seek [God�s] forgiveness for them, and consult them in the affair. Once you have resolved on a course of action [be decisive] and trust in God. Surely, God loves those who trust in Him." Qur�an 3:159 

This verse contains a wealth of instruction to guide those who are leaders, and as Muslims we should all be leaders. The Prophet mentioned, �All of you are shepherds, and each of you will be asked concerning his flock.� Let us examine some of the implications of the verse relevant to leadership. 

Read the whole article from: New Islamic Directions

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Murabit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 March 2004 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 369	Post Options Post Reply Quote Murabit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Qualities of an Exemplary Leader Posted: 04 April 2008 at 6:20am
	Qualities of an Exemplary Leader By Imam Zaid Shakir "Owing to Mercy from God, you were gentle in dealing with them [your companions]. Were you harsh [and crude], hard of heart; they would have fled from you. Therefore, pardon their abuses, seek [God�s] forgiveness for them, and consult them in the affair. Once you have resolved on a course of action [be decisive] and trust in God. Surely, God loves those who trust in Him." Qur�an 3:159 This verse contains a wealth of instruction to guide those who are leaders, and as Muslims we should all be leaders. The Prophet mentioned, �All of you are shepherds, and each of you will be asked concerning his flock.� Let us examine some of the implications of the verse relevant to leadership. Read the whole article from: New Islamic Directions
	"I am a slave. I eat as a slave eats and I sit as a slave sits.", Beloved, sallallahu alyhi wa-sallam.

martha Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 October 2007 Status: Offline Points: 1140	Post Options Post Reply Quote martha Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 April 2008 at 11:16am
	What a lovely, thought-provoking post. thankyou for sharing this with us.
	some of us are a lot like cement:- all mixed up and permanently set