The Holy Qur An And From Authentic Hadith From Our...

Leadership in Islam is considered to be a necessity, no matter what time period we are in. This can be seen through some of the ayat in the Holy Qur’an and from authentic hadith from our beloved Messenger of Allah (Sallallhu alayhi wa salam). Authentic leadership is something that is beneficial for all people. Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) says in the Qur’an, It is He Who hath made you (His) agents, vicegerent of the earth: He hath raised you in ranks, some above others: that He may try you in the gifts He hath given you: for thy Lord is quick in punishment: yet He is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful (Qur’an ,Al-An à ¢m 6: 165). In this ayat we see that Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) has given some people control over more things than others and that some are appointed as rulers. Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) Himself is telling us that some of the people are to be rulers over the other people (Towards Understanding). Of course as with everything, Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) has given us guidelines how to successfully be a good ruler. Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) has provided us with the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa salam). The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa salam) said, â€Å"All of you are shepherds and each of you is responsible for his flock. An imam is a shepherd and he is responsible for those in his care. A man is a shepherd in respect of his family and is responsible for those in his care. The woman is a shepherd in respect of her husband s house and is