SGDU5133-Topic 6-Part 1

In Islam, leadership is considered a trust (amanah) that involves a psychological contract between a leader and followers, emphasizing the focus on:

• Accumulating wealth

• Displaying authority

• Demonstrating good actions and character

• Exercising dominance and control

According to the Seerah (History) of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), what does the Prophet emphasize regarding responsibility?

• Only leaders are responsible for their actions

• Responsibility is limited to specific roles

• Everyone is responsible within their domain

• Responsibility is solely for the elders

The leadership role in Islam is centered on:

• Amassing power and control

• Achieving personal goals

• Doing good and demonstrating good character

• Focusing on individual success

Leadership in Islam is viewed as a ____________ contract between a leader and his followers.

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) highlighted that everyone is responsible within his or her _____________.

What does Iman, or faith in Islam, imply?

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in the Oneness of God and the Prophethood of Muhammad (SAW)

• Denial of the existence of God

• Rejection of accountability for one's deeds

According to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), how does he describe Ihsan?

• A state of arrogance

• A love for worldly possessions

• Worshiping God without sincerity

• To worship God as if you see Him, or if you cannot achieve this, consider that He is looking at you.

Taqwa, according to Ibn-kathir, is to avoid what one ______