A LEADERSHIP STUDY OF ABU BAKR AS-SIDDIQ
“If you will not aid him (the Prophet), Allah certainly aided him when those who disbelieved expelled him; he (the Prophet) had no more than him, him being the second of the two (i.e. Abu Bakr), when they were both in the cave, when he (the Prophet) said to his companion (Abu Bakr): ‘Grieve not, surely Allah is with us.’ Then Allah caused His Sakinah (serenity, peace, tranquility, etc.) to descend upon him (Abu Bakr)” Quran, 9:40
1.0 Introduction
When discussing about leadership, more often than not one can never run away from a model that can be a role or an idol. The perfect role model signifies a leader that represents the completeness, all rounder and highly respected, either by friends or foes. Some leaders rise through hardships and some leaders were born gifted as a great leader. Throughout the history, those who gifted with unique qualities of leadership will always capture the history timeline and imagination of the grassroots as a great leader. This paper will explain how Abu Bakr As-Siddiq has successfully succeeded the Prophet Muhammad SAW (Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH)) by being the first caliph to brought changes across the world through the light of Islam. All this achievement could not be realize without the qualities of leaderships that has been instilled inside him.
2.0 Aim …show more content…
In line with the aim, this paper will be structured in the following manner. Firstly, short biography of Abu Bakr, followed by the Islamic model of leadership that gives the example on Abu Bakr leadership qualities, prior conclusion of the
“If you will not aid him (the Prophet), Allah certainly aided him when those who disbelieved expelled him; he (the Prophet) had no more than him, him being the second of the two (i.e. Abu Bakr), when they were both in the cave, when he (the Prophet) said to his companion (Abu Bakr): ‘Grieve not, surely Allah is with us.’ Then Allah caused His Sakinah (serenity, peace, tranquility, etc.) to descend upon him (Abu Bakr)” Quran, 9:40
1.0 Introduction
When discussing about leadership, more often than not one can never run away from a model that can be a role or an idol. The perfect role model signifies a leader that represents the completeness, all rounder and highly respected, either by friends or foes. Some leaders rise through hardships and some leaders were born gifted as a great leader. Throughout the history, those who gifted with unique qualities of leadership will always capture the history timeline and imagination of the grassroots as a great leader. This paper will explain how Abu Bakr As-Siddiq has successfully succeeded the Prophet Muhammad SAW (Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH)) by being the first caliph to brought changes across the world through the light of Islam. All this achievement could not be realize without the qualities of leaderships that has been instilled inside him.
2.0 Aim …show more content…
In line with the aim, this paper will be structured in the following manner. Firstly, short biography of Abu Bakr, followed by the Islamic model of leadership that gives the example on Abu Bakr leadership qualities, prior conclusion of the