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The True Measure of Leadership
January 26, 2006 on 11:14 pm | In Gems, Islam, Islamic Work| By Ilm Seeker
The true measure of leadership is influence, nothing more, and nothing less.
When you can influence people, you're a leader, even if nobody recognizes you. And when you can't influence people, you're not a leader -- even if the masjid says so, or the organization says so, or your friends say so, or your car says so.
And remember the command of the Prophet, peace be upon him: Do not covet leadership, for it entails blame, regret, and punishment on the Day of Judgement -- except for the just ruler.
Muhammad Alshareef. Lecture. AlMaghrib. Conquest: History of the Khulafa. University of Toronto, Toronto. November 2005.
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Very true. I wish I had more influence as a leader, but then again, leading from the back is also needed :)
Comment by Asmaa — January 27, 2006 #