The Leadership of Muhammad

One of the best books that I ever read. Highly recommended

Recommend this book for all those who find themselves leading teams. Light reading yet profound. Relevant for muslim and non muslim.

I love it because its a role model for all that desire to be Leaders; and because every one is a leader in some way, the book is recommended for the whole humanity

Mohammed is the best human and leader ever.

Author's style of writing is different from others which makes it a unique book. I admire his honesty in giving a glimpse of Muhammad's leadership based on his observation of the Bedouin leaders of his time which was several century after passing away of the prophet by which time Muslim Arabs had lost most of Muhammad's quality as a prophet, a messenger and as a leader under the sand of riches and internal conflicts sectarianism and misinterpretations of the Quran and Muhammad's immaculate life style and that of his early companions. However Mr. Adair's deep insight did find remnants of his leadership qualities. This is the quality of an honest researcher and author. Someone has rightly said beauty is in the eyes of beholder. My hat off for Mr; Adair for his honesty and courage to give such a positive side of Muhammad in the time when Islamophobia and hatred against Muhammad have blinded the World especially the World of realities.

It is a book that inspires anyone looking to understand what a leadership is in a simple and great form, AMAZING

Great book

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I absolutely loved this book so much that I was sad I didn't have more of it to read. Honestly, John Adair mesmerized me through his academic outlook of the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. A different lens, yet forever marvel at the life of the greatest. This was also a book which was very much one that fits within my profession too. Something absolutely applicable in a professional setting as much as personal too. On a journey the leader of a group is their servant. Wish I could read more!

The human-like aspect of Prophet Muhammad discussed with the proper background rather than revered Muhammad that you would find in the muslim authors' authored biography.

Tout est dans le titre, les analyses sont redondantes et manquent de profondeur, je m'attendais à découvrir plein de choses sur le leadership du prophète mais j'avoue être déçu

It is an original and most interesting analysis of the nuances of leadership. The author beautifully opens the book with 'Shepherds' as leaders and supports his line of argument with solid evidence from religious and worldly angles. Then he moves on to analyze different aspects of the life and times of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and establishes his stand for entitling his book as "The Leadership of Muhammed" (PBUH). He wonderfully quotes under the chapter "Carvan Leader " a popular hadith which the followers of Tablighi jamat keep on following in every jamat and which every Muslim or any other person must follow for its immense benefits, that is, "when traveling on a journey, even if there are only three of you, make one a leader". The author's command on issues of leadership, communication, innovative leaders and creative thinking is visible in each page of this remarkable work of oddly 115 pages, divided into just eight chapters. It is a very well researched, analytical and interesting book that I have read in last few years. The importance of this work by John Adair is obvious as he is one of most authoritative scholars on leadership and allied issues. I believe that everyone should read this remarkable book as leadership is intimately connected to human nature and human life.

Written by one of the premier authors on leadership, this book takes examples from the character traits of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad, who is reported to have said “I was only sent to perfect character”. The main anecdote for leadership is being of service to others and in this way anyone interested in not just being a leader but also improving many aspects of their character and life will benefit. The author concludes with his formula, based on other examples of historical leaders too, of the essential traits of good leadership applicable to personal and business development.