1 Shuratic Model of Leadership Darwish Almoharby

2 A story of 3 falcons

3 ‘In This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.’ (Almaidah, 3) ‘One day we shall raise from all peoples a witness against them, from amongst themselves, and we shall bring thee as a witness against these (thy people) as we have sent down to thee the book explaining all things, a guide, a mercy, and glad tidings to Muslims.’ (Alnahil, 89)

4 ‘And so judge you (O Mohammed) among them by what Allah has revealed and follow not their vain desires, but beware of them lest they turn you (O Mohammed) far away from some of that which Allah has sent down to you. And if they turn away, then know that Allah’s Will is to punish them for some sins of theirs. (Almaidah, 49). And by the Mercy of Allâh, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allâh's) Forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allâh, certainly, Allâh loves those who put their trust (in Him)(Alomran, 159)

5 Arab Culture Moral Choice Moral identity Moral Climate Islamic Religion Tribal Norms

6 social unity utilisation of the potential of citizens participation in the form of consultation moral equilibrium Shuratic D M Relegation of autocracy Elimination of emotional outbreaks submission to instruction of Allah

7 7 Two research areas to enhance this understanding of leadership in Islam: Two research areas to enhance this understanding of leadership in Islam: (1): (1): Political philosophy of Islam needs to be constructively addressed Political philosophy of Islam needs to be constructively addressed A more refined understanding of this philosophy could pave the way for a clearer picture of state of affaires and to reduce misunderstandings A more refined understanding of this philosophy could pave the way for a clearer picture of state of affaires and to reduce misunderstandings

8 8 (2): (2): A systematic approach to leadership in Islam needs to be established, this should point out its appropriateness to address worldly matters and particularly in the field of business A systematic approach to leadership in Islam needs to be established, this should point out its appropriateness to address worldly matters and particularly in the field of business This requires the building of a framework of theory and application (connectivity) This requires the building of a framework of theory and application (connectivity)