Tazkirah - Week 7 Amjath Jamal

Managing Change & Leadership

Prophet Mohammad (SAW)As Change Agent

It is agreed upon, even by non-Muslims, that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be on him).

Is the most influential person throughout history. He was raised in a community that worshipped several idols, but he never followed the footsteps of his people. From his early childhood, he resorted to meditation inside a cave called Hira'. At the age of 40, he received a Revelation from Allah, which marked the first and most revolutionary change in his life. Upon receiving the Revelation, he felt the responsibility to share it with others, and he was commanded by Allah to convey it to all people.

Prophet Muhammad: A Model of Change Leader

During the short period of 23 years, he changed the complete Arabian peninsula From paganism and idolatry to SUBMISSION to the One True GodFrom tribal quarrels and wars to national solidarity and cohesionFrom drunkenness and immoral behaviour to dignity and pietyFrom lawlessness and anarchy to disciplined livingFrom utter bankruptcy to the highest standards of moral excellence

Human history has never known such a complete transformation of a society or a place before or since – and IMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUST OVER TWO DECADES.

Prophet Mohammad’s Mission

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Managing Change through Incremental approachAny task given shall be bring up progressively, according to his or her capability. We must not shy away from any responsibility because Allah has promised them that any test they go through shall not exceed their capabilities.

Change: Mission of All Prophets

In order for change to have an impact on people, the Prophet started with his own family, then he addressed the people of Makkah and surrounding areas, until his Message expanded to reach the whole world. We read in the Qur'an the following verses:

1. (And warn your tribe of near kindred) (Ash-Shu`araa' 26:214),

2. (That you may warn the Mother of Villages (i.e., Makkah) and those around it) (Al-An`am 6: 92), and

3. (We sent you only as a mercy for the worlds (Al-Anbiyaa' 21:107).

HADITH ON CHANGE LEDERSHIP

“Each of you is a shepherd, and all of you are responsible for your flocks.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)

Leaders should inform their subordinated the intention of change

And their roles on it.

When three persons go on a journey, let them put one of their number in command." (Abu Da'ud on the authority of Abu Sa'id)

For any new changes to be made, the leader must appoint a team and

Select the suitable leader to the team.

“Seek knowledge from the Cradle to the Grave “Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

The leader shall encourage their followers to continue seeking knowledge so that they are ready for the change at any time.