A Review of Islamic Leadership's Effectiveness in Islamic-Based Institutions

Abstract

Background and Objective: Studies related to Islamic leadership focus on various aspects including the nature of a leader, the relationship between leaders and followers, and the positive implications of Islamic leadership on the organization. In order to ensure the effectiveness of Islamic-based institutions, it is very important to consolidate previous studies related to the effectiveness of Islamic leadership in Islamic-based institutions for future reference. Materials and Methods: This paper aimed to summarize the researches published in the field of Islamic leadership. This paper systematically reviewed research papers on Islamic leadership in Islamic based institutions published between 2017 and 2022. A total of 13 papers related to the scope of Islamic leadership in Islamic based institutions were critically reviewed. Conclusion:The paper concluded that there are six main positive implications of Islamic leadership on Islamic based organizations.

Uncovering the Significance of Transformational Leadership in Islamic-Based Institutions: A Systematic Exploration

“…Islamic-oriented transformational leaders can drive employees' sense of self-integrity and Islamic work ethics via the four transformational leadership dimensions. This is because Islamic leaders would always encourage their followers to act appropriately and do good (Jabran & Sharfizie, 2022). Through role modeling, transformational leadership has a positive impact on employees' ethical behavior.…”

“…Research by Meraku (2017) has shown how leaders and their styles can significantly affect organizational effectiveness. In the context of Islamic-based institutions, Jabran and Sharfizie (2022) highlighted the importance of leadership in ensuring their success. Therefore, strong leadership is essential in these institutions.…”