Leadership Qualities of Administrators in the Light of Seerat-Ul-Nabi (Saw)

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the key attributes of the leaders especially administrators under religious aspect in the light of the life of Holy Prophet (SAW), the Sahaba and the Holy Quran. The paper has analyzed the concept of leadership as observed through literature survey about the leadership qualities of our beloved Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW), his Sahaba (R.A) by citing Quranic verses and giving the examples from the life of Holy Prophet (SAW). The study has proposed a conceptual frame work for an effective leader based upon the characteristics such as firmness, truthfulness, reliability, selflessness, ethics, loyalty to the organization, passion, moderation, humility, fairness and mercy which can be set as a role model for day’s administrators etc. The study has further stressed that effective decision making, and issues handling are also the important attributes of leaders/administrators.