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Leadership in Islam is a trust (amanah). It represents a psychological contract between a leader and his followers that he will try his best to guide them, to protect them and to treat them fairly and with justice. Hence, the focus of leadership in Islam is on doing good.

According to Islam, every person is the “shepherd” of a flock, and occupies a position of leadership. 3 L eadership: A n Islamic Perspective is about how Muslims4 enact their leadership role. This book is directed both at Non-Muslims seeking to understand the leadership paradigm of 1 billion Muslims globally and at Muslims wishing to understand leadership better. Why should you be interested in leadership from an Islamic perspective? Here are some new global facts that relate specifically to the renaissance that Muslims are currently experiencing: