Truth, Justice and Courage as Basic Elements for Leadership (In Light of Iqbal's Perspective)

Abstract

Leadership has great importance in conquering the goals or vision of any organization. Allama Muhammad Iqbal's rousing thoughts and motivational poetry influence leaders to achieve the anticipated nation's goals. His philosophical views of leadership give high vision, future hope and self-awareness to the Muslims as well as all the people around the world. Effective leadership creates an inclusive environment, creativity, encouragement and a trustworthy atmosphere. This paper illustrates the traits and ethics according to Iqbal's philosophy for good leadership. According to him, leadership based on moral values and strong objectives provides direction for the nation and motivates people to attain their objectives with strong visions. Addressing the research question, “What are the fundamental elements of good leadership from the perspective of Allama Iqbal?” Data is gathered through research and observations and from the study approaches to qualitative, descriptive and analytical methodology. It is concluded that Allama Iqbal’s leadership views focus on credence in faith, Khudi, courage, moral character, justice and truth. Virtuous leaders influence others with good conduct, guide them efficiently and increase productivity. It is necessary for the reliability of a good leader that they should be responsive, a good decision maker, have an understanding of traditional and modern knowledge with honor, truth, courage, transparency, integrity and honesty. Intellectual doctrines and spiritual morality of a leader can achieve high ambitions and revive the position of the Muslim Ummah at the global level. It is recommended that in the contemporary world, people need to evoke and unite under the umbrella of Allama Iqbal’s rational views of leadership, because a true visionary leader with a great mind and religious vision always raises his nation to the sky.