Leadership Propelled By Faith-Ahmed Shehab

Characteristics of a Leader
-Fears Allah (swt)
-Implements the Quran
-Is content with the little things Allah (swt) has given
-Prepares for the long journey to meet Allah- DEATH

"Blend in, Bleed Within"

-All of us must aim to be leaders
-Our Role Model: Rasuallah (saw)
-Rasuallah (saw) became the leaders of all leaders due to following the Quran
-Rasuallah (saw) was not a harsh-hearted person-Islam Defended by the sword
-The sword is mentioned 200+ in the Bible
-Islam spread because of the great leaders

-A man wanted to kill the Prophet (saw). Umar (RA) tied him up and threw him in the masjid. The Prophet (saw) came and said, 1st to untie the man. Umar (RA) was very angry at this but did it anyway. Then the Prophet (saw) then asked to go to his house and bring milk for the man and then told him to drink. The man drank the milk. Then the Prophet told him to say "La illaha illa allah". The man said "no" so then the Prophet (saw) said "Ok, go away you are a free man" The man started walking away but then walked back and took the shahada. The Prophet (saw) asked the man how come he didn't take the shahada when he asked him. The man replied "I didn't want people to think that I did it under fear" he also added "I came to Madinah hating you. But now I love you the most"

-The difference between you and a leader is the leader got a chance

2 questions to ask yourself to bring the leader out of you
-How can I help the Muslim Ummah?
-What can I do to bring me closer to Allah?

-The Sahabas were great leaders because they were so close to Allah (swt)
-Islam is like a delicious dish that looks good, tastes good, and smells good. Until someone puts a roach on it. Our job is to take the roach off.
-When the Prophet Yusuf (AS) was imprisoned he was never negative. Infact when the was told to interpert the dream, he did which helped out the nation.
-As a leader our job is to invite and Allah (swt) does the rest.
-A leader should know what is right. Not do what is right but KNOW what is right
-You have to bring the best among you.
-As a leader imagine that you are on top.
-The greatest weapon for a leader is REPENTANCE

"A listener is much greater than a speaker"

Humbleness in Being A Leader
-Think that everyone is better than you.
-Anything good goes to Allah (swt). Say it is because of Allah (swt)

How to control anger with irresponsible people and those who are astray
-Copy the ways of the Prophet (saw)
-Deal it with wisdom & beautiful preaching.