Prophetic Leadership
Program:
PPE, Islamic Studies
Semester:
Semester 2
Code:
MLC102
Credits:
1 Hour(s)
Start Date:
Week of June 1, 2026
Timing:
Sat 12-1 pm est
Overview
About this Course
This course equips students to lead others through communication, influence, and relationship-building, grounded in Prophetic leadership principles. Students will develop: Clear and confident communication Emotional intelligence in interactions The ability to influence without authority Skills to handle disagreement and conflict with maturity The course integrates: Qur’an and Sunnah Seerah-based communication examples Modern communication frameworks (critically evaluated) Practical speaking and engagement exercises
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to: Communicate ideas clearly and confidently in group settings Influence others through character, empathy, and reasoning Build and maintain trust through consistent communication Demonstrate emotional intelligence in conversations and interactions Handle disagreement and conflict with maturity Deliver structured speeches with clarity and impact
Assessment Methods:
- Assignments 25%
- Weekly Participation 15%
- Weekly Reflections 20%
- Final Project 40%
12 Weekly Topics
Course breakdown
Week 1: Why Communication Matters in Leadership
Subtopics:
- Leadership = influence through communication
- The Prophet ﷺ as a communicator
- Speaking vs being understood
- Activity: 1-minute speech (intro message)
Week 2: Clarity of Thought & Message
Subtopics:
- Structuring ideas
- Simplicity and clarity
- Avoiding confusion
- Activity: Explain a complex idea simply
Week 3: Listening as Leadership
Subtopics:
- Active listening
- Understanding before responding
- Prophetic listening examples
Week 4: Emotional Intelligence in Communication
Subtopics:
- Reading emotions
- Tone, body language, presence
- Responding vs reacting
- Activity: Role-play difficult conversations
Week 5: Building Trust & Credibility
Subtopics:
- Amanah in communication
- Consistency between words and actions
- Trust as leadership currency
Week 6: The Art of Persuasion
Subtopics:
- Wisdom-based communication (da‘wah)
- Logic + emotion + values
- Influencing without manipulation
Week 7: Public Speaking Foundations
Subtopics:
- Speech structure
- Confidence and delivery
- Overcoming fear
- Activity: 3-minute speech
Week 8: Storytelling for Impact
Subtopics:
- Power of stories
- Seerah storytelling
- Emotional engagement
Week 9: Handling Disagreement (Adab al-Ikhtilāf)
Subtopics:
- Respectful disagreement
- Controlling ego
- Seeking truth over winning
Week 10: Conflict Resolution
Subtopics:
- De-escalation
- Finding common ground
- Maintaining relationships
Week 11: Influencing Without Authority
Subtopics:
- Leading peers
- Social influence
- Character-driven leadership
Week 12: Final Presentations
5–7 minute presentation Application of course learning
Sh. Abu Mustafa
Instructor | The Leadership Edge
With a BSc in Biochemistry, an MBA (Accounting), and a CPA designation, Shaykh Abu Mustafa also holds a Bachelor’s in Shariah from Mishkah University. His course, "The Leadership Edge", prepares Muslim professionals to lead with prophetic values.