Muhammad ﷺ - Leadership Qualities that Changed the World

About the Book

The Prophet PBUH said, "All of you are shepherds and each of you is responsible for his flock." [Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 212]

This profound statement by Prophet Muhammad PBUH compels us to recognise that we are all leaders at some level. But what makes someone a good leader? And how does each and everyone of us measure up against the leadership standards set by the Prophet PBUH?

This book explores what makes a good leader by examining the leadership qualities of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. It presents a well-researched framework combined with contemporary case studies, creating a universal model for good leadership. 

Drawing from both eastern and western scholarly sources, the book identifies eleven prophetic leadership qualities, each discussed in its own chapter.

Through well-known and lesser-known events from the Sirah, these qualities are analysed with a specialist leadership lens, offering insights on effective people management, authentic leadership, and overcoming challenges.

266 pages

Prophetic Leadership Qualities include:

• Integrity
  
• Courage
• Servant Leadership
• Practical Wisdom
• Compassion
• Spiritual Intelligence

Each chapter not only explains the qualities and their presence in the Prophet’s PBUH life but also provides practical advice on how readers can develop these qualities within themselves.

About the Author

Nabeel Al-Azami was an award-winning HR and leadership specialist. He was the Founder and Managing Partner at Murabbi Consulting, which specialises in values-based HR, ethical leadership development and people-centred strategy.

• His career spanned areas such as leadership development, talent management, performance, strategy, values and culture, conflict resolution, and employment law.
• He was listed as a leading global leadership trainer by the OIC’s Islamic Development Bank (IDB).
• He was a trustee of Citizens UK, former Head of Global HR at IR Worldwide, as well as former HR Business Partner and Analyst at Ford Motor Company (UK & Europe Division).
• He went on to professionally qualify from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
• He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Management and his Masters in Human Resource Management from the University of Manchester (including Manchester Business School).

This title was his first major leadership publication, drawing on his research and professional experience over the past twenty years. He died in 2019 following a short illness. He is survived by his wife and three children.

"Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return." [Al-Baqarah: 156]