Universitas Indonesia Faculty of Economics INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

Syllabus Islamic Leadership Studies

Credit (SKS) 2

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 well- being. 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 8. Function as a more effective leader. 9. Describe the practice of ’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

1 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: Prentice- Hall. 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

 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 41:1 (2003)

 Websites: 1) http://www.youngmuslims.ca/articles/display.asp?ID=26 2) http://www.islamist.org/images/ldrpro.pdf

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.

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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 35% Mid-test 30% Essay & assignment 25% Class Participation (Attendance) 10% ------Total 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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Meetings Topics Meeting 1 Course Introduction: - Syllabus explanation - Defining leadership - The importance of leadership Meeting 2 Ethical Leadership Meeting 3 The Moral Bases of Islamic Leadership

Meeting 4 Principles of Islamic Leadership

Meeting 5 Islamic Leadership in the and Meeting 6 Islamic Model of Effective Leadership MID-TEST Meeting 7 Learning Leadership model from Muhammad Saw as the super leader and super manager especially in the area Self Development and Personal Leadership Meeting 8 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

FINAL TEST

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