Faith in Leadership
Leadership and the Quest for Oneness
Outline of the iBacc Leadership Programme
Holistic Values
Spiritual Development as the Quest for Oneness
Distinctive Ethics
Cultivating an Ethic of Integrity
Personal Imperative
Lead Mindfully
Deep Culture
Access to the Prophetic Culture of the West & the Islamic world
(spiritual and secular)
Enhanced British Values
Valuing Reform & Social Justice
Pedagogy
Integrative leadership Learning habits applied to every subject
Realising Purpose
the spiritual aspects of learning and learning to lead mindfully
Exemplifying and becoming a … 1 Good person; 2 Giving person; 3 Effective person; 4 Original person; 5 Wise person; 6 Loyal person; 7 Joyful person; 8 Powerful person; 9 Peaceful person
Leadership as Spiritual Chivalry
The above nine are a simplified interpretation of Holy Quran 9.112 generating mindful leadership styles which in turn affect the quality of Scholarship, Craftsmanship and Citizenship
Al Tawbah – in becoming a good leader you are mindful of your higher purpose to make the world a better place, seek forgiveness for falling short and are willing to forgive others their imperfections
Al Ibidah – in becoming a giving leader you are mindful of your leadership as service and an expression of humility, obedience and compassion
Al Hamd – in becoming an effective leader you are mindful that your achievements are only praiseworthy when they reflect the attributes of Allah’s most beautiful names and not your need for praise
Al Sā’i – in becoming an original leader you are mindful that your life journey is a series of learning journeys in the cause of Allah; your travelling is both a unique mission from and a quest for Allah.
Al Ruku– in becoming a wise leader you are mindful that bowing your head means dedicating your intellect to your higher purpose in moderation and modesty
Al Sujud – in becoming a loyal leader you are mindful that in prostrating yourself your dedication to scholarship, craftsmanship and citizenship is an expression of faith that strengthens iman
Al Amr BilMa’aruf– in becoming a joyful leader you are mindful of all the good that is to be enjoyed and celebrate all the fruits of learning in the pursuit of scholarship, craftsmanship & citizenship
Al Nahy Anil Munkar– in becoming a powerful leader you are mindful of empowering everyone to be fair, kind and generous in sharing the fruits of scholarship, craftsmanship & citizenship
Al Hifad li Hodood Allah– in becoming a peaceful leader you are mindful of including and mediating differences while observing the limits of what is acceptable
Curriculum
A Curriculum in RE, Islamic Sciences and Spiritual Leadership inspired by Cambridge Muslim College or other Centre of Academic Excellence
Learner Outcomes
Age 7 Years
Working towards iBacc Community Leadership Award
Age 11 Years
Achieving iBacc Community Leadership Award
Age 15 Years
Achieving iBacc Sustainable Leadership Award
