We review the Islamic perspective of leadership and how it compares to modern leadership theories, highlighting similarities and differences.

Muslimah Farzanah Adam, also known as Umm Abdillah, is an Islamic Studies graduate of Madrasa Mueinul Islam in Johannesburg. She holds post-graduate qualifications in Education & Journalism and is currently engaged in faith-based education for adult women via the Do Learning platform, as well as post-graduate research in minority girlhoods at UKZN.