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.