Genesis of New American Leadership : The Third Resurrection - From Decentralization to Interdependence

by Muhammad, Mukhtar; Shaheed, Imam Omar; El-Amin, Plemon T.

• ISBN13: 9780967272412
• ISBN10: 0967272416
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: Famaco Pub

Author Biography

The recipient of numerous academic and professional achievement awards, Mukhtar Muhammad holds a B. S. in Systems Management and Marketing and an M. A. in Business Management and Human Resources Development.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xiv
Foreword	p. xviii
Preface	p. xx
The Foundation
From Centralization to Decentralization	p. 31
Before Societal Government ... Self-Government	p. 34
The Development of Government in Al-Islam	p. 40
Allah (God) Wants Us to be Interdependent	p. 42
Decentralization to Interdependence	p. 45
Building Relationships with: Other Muslims	p. 46
Christian, Jewish and Other Religious Communities	p. 49
Local, State and National Government	p. 50
Prophet Muhammad, the Office of Imam and the Institutionalization of Leadership	p. 55
Overcoming Fear--Developing Trust	p. 56
The Major Source of Contention	p. 64
Essential Elements of Leadership	p. 68
The Prophet as Delegator	p. 71
Leadership's Top Priority	p. 79
Case in Point No. 1	p. 80
Leadership in Salat	p. 87
Political Leadership in Al-Islam	p. 89
The Human Intellect as a Governing Authority	p. 93
Government of the People and by the People	p. 99
The Importance of Ba'yah (Allegiance)	p. 113
The Role of Education	p. 132
Leadership's Responsibility for Education	p. 137
The Power of the Pen	p. 141
Educational Hypocrisy	p. 145
A Balanced Education	p. 150
The Implementation
Leadership and the Tools of Management	p. 157
Case in Point # 2	p. 159
Developing the Strategic Vision	p. 160
First Things First	p. 165
Leadership's 7 Management Responsibilities	p. 173
Introduction to Total Quality Management (TQM)	p. 174
The Masjid and TQM	p. 178
Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles	p. 182
Who is Responsible for Leadership	p. 192
Assembling the Team	p. 194
Crossing the Threshold of Progress	p. 200
Case in Point # 3
Establishing Structure: Form Follows Function	p. 206
System Design and Process Control	p. 226
On the Need for Fiscal Reform	p. 231
Epilogue	p. 256
An Expository Analysis	p. 260
Reclaiming Our Youth
A Family Tribute to Muslim Pioneers	p. 266
To My Grandmother Maryam Muhammad	p. 268
To My Great Uncle Emanuel Majied Muhammad	p. 278
Afterword	p. 290
Forms	p. 293
Glossary	p. 302
Explanatory Notes	p. 309
Suggested Bibliography	p. 319
Index	p. 330
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