Universitas Islam Indonesia
Faculty of Economics
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Syllabus
Islamic Leadership Studies
Lecturer
Nur Kholis, S.Ag, M.Sh.Ec
E-mail
nurkholis@fiai.uii.ac.id
Phone
08156883480
Credit (SKS)
2
Pre-Requisites
LKID
Consultation times
By appointment
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 wellbeing. 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
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. The scope of this
subject is not only study Islamic leadership in the global horizon but also in Indonesia domain.
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 theory of Islamic Leadership, the Islamic
model of leadership, leadership process in Islam, principle of Islamic 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. Understand the theory of Islamic Leadership
4. Understand principle of Islamic leadership,
5. Describe the Islamic characteristics/attributes of effective leaders.
6. Understand the Islamic model of leadership.
7. Analysis the realities of “Islamic leadership practices” in many countries included Indonesia
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8. Function as a more effective leader.
9. Describe the practice of Muhammad’s leadership as the super leader and super manager.
Materials and References
• Textbooks:
1. Syafi’i Antonio. 2007. Muhammad Saw The Super Leader Super Manager.
Jakarta. Tazkia Multimedia & ProLM Centre
2. M. Khalid, 1998, Kepemimpinan Khalifah Rasulullah, Mizan, Bandung.
3. Stephen R. Covey, 1997, Tujuh Kebiasaan Manusia, Bina Rupa, Jakarta
4. Rafik BEEKUN. t.t. The Leadership Process in Islam. t.p.
5. Rafik BEEKUN. 1996. Islamic Business Ethics. Herndon, Virginia: The
International Institute of Islamic Thought.
6. Rafik BEEKUN. 2006. Strategic Planning and Implementation for Islamic
Organisations. The International School of Islamic Thought.
7. Rafik BEEKUN. Sample Code of Ethics for Muslim Businesses.
8. Rafik BEEKUN. 2006. Effective Leadership Steps for Strategy implementation in
Islamic Organisations. http://makkah.wordpress.com
9. Morshed Abul Ala. principles of Islamic leadership
10. Beekun, Rafik Issa and Badawi, Jamal. 1999. Leadership: An Islamic Perspective.
Beltsville, Maryland: Amana Publication.
11. Adnan Aabed. 2006. A Study of Islamic Leadership Theory and Practice in K-12
Islamic Schools in Michigan. Dissertation at Brigham Young University
12. Hasan Al-Banna. Between Yesterday and Today. e-book
13. Hasan Al-Banna. Peace in Islam. e-book
14. Taha Jabir al `Alwani (1993), The Ethics of Disagreement in Islam. Herndon,
Virginia: The International Institute of Islamic Thought.
15. Islam Today. http://www.youngmuslims.ca/articles/display.asp?ID=26
16. Ja’far Syekh Idris (1977), The Process of Islamization. The Muslim Students'
Association of the US and Canada
17. Altalib, Hisyam. 1991. Training Guide for Islamic Workers. Herndon, Virginia: The
International Institute of Islamic Thought.
18. Kanungo, R.N. and Mendonca. 1996. Ethical Dimensions of Leadership.
California: SAGE Publications.
19. Alhabshi, Syed Othman and Ghazali, Aidit Haji (eds.). 1994. Islamic Values and
Management. Kuala Lumpur: Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM).
20. Hunsaker, Philip L. 2001. Training in Management Skills. New Jersey: PrenticeHall.
21. Hadari Nawawi, 1993, Kepemimpinan Menurut Islam, Gajah Mada University
Press, Yogyakarta
22. Ibrahim Hamd al-Qu’ayyid, al-adah al-asyru li al-syakhsiyyah al-najihah(10
Kebiasaan Manusia Sukses Tanpa Batas), Riyad: Darul Ma’rifah
23. Mark R. Wood, 1998, Jalan Baru Islam, Mizan, Bandung.
24. Murtadha Muthahari, 1990, Amanah dan Khilafah, Mizan, Bandung
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Journals:
1. Richard Becherer etc. 2008. Separated at Birth: An Inquiry on The Conceptual
Independence on the entrepreneurship and the Leadership Construct. New England
Journal of entrepreneurship. Fall 2008, 11, 2, p.13
2. Al-Jamiah Journal of Islamic Studies 41:1 (2003)
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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
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 closed 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
(attendance). The percentage distribution will be allocated as follows:
Final test
Mid-test
Essay & assignment
Class Participation (Attendance)
Total
35%
30%
25%
10%
-------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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Lecture Program/Topics
Meetings
Meeting 1
Meeting 2
Meeting 3
Topics
Course Introduction:
- Syllabus explanation
- Defining leadership
- The importance of leadership
Ethical Leadership
The Moral Bases of Islamic Leadership
Meeting 4
Principles of Islamic Leadership
Meeting 5
Meeting 6
Meeting 8
Islamic Leadership in the Quran and Sunnah
Islamic Model of Effective Leadership
MID-TEST
Learning Leadership model from Muhammad Saw as the super leader and
super manager especially in the area Self Development and Personal
Leadership
Islamic Leadership and entrepreneurship in business
Meeting 9
Islamic Leadership in family
Meeting 10
Islamic Leadership in sociopolitic
Meeting 11
Khilafah and Democracy
Meeting 12
Islamic Leadership in Indonesia
Material Review and exam information
Meeting 7
FINAL TEST
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