Attributions and requirements of Islamic leadership

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to look into the relationship between attribution and requirements of Islamic leadership.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper describes concepts of attribution and requirements of leadership and links them to related Islamic concepts.

Findings

A correlation is found to exist between attribution and requirements of “conventional” and Islamic leadership.

Research limitations/implications

Being a practical endeavor, attribution and requirements of “conventional” leadership converge with Islamic leadership.

Practical implications

It is hoped that leaders and managers would not hesitate to apply Islamic leadership style.

Originality/value

This paper will add to the literature on Islamic leadership, especially for Indonesia.

Citation

Sari Marbun, D. (2013), "Attributions and requirements of Islamic leadership", Management Research Review, Vol. 36 No. 4, pp. 379-387. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409171311314987