INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute

Institute of Education

Department / Centre

N/A

Programme

Bachelor of Islamic Education

Name of Course / Mode

Dawah and Leadership

Course Code

EDI 4604

Name (s) of Academic staff /

Instructor(s)
Rationale for the inclusion of
the course / module in the
programme

Asst. Prof. Dr Ismail bin Mamat

To provide students with knowledge and guidance on dawah
and leadership which will enable them to carry out their duties
as teachers in the future.

Semester and Year Offered

2016

Status

Specialization

Level

Four

Proposed Start Date

Semester 1, 2009/2010

Batch of Student to be
Affected

Semester 1, 2005/2006 onwards

Credit Value

Lecture

E-Forum /
Discussion

10

10

3 Credit Hours

Pre-requisites
Co-requisites

Others *

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

ProjectIndividual

Independent
Learning

40

54

Formal
Assessment

Total Guided
and
Independent
Learning

120

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

1. equip students with an understanding of the approaches and
principles of dawah and leadership from the Quran and
Sunnah
2. develop in students the skills of engaging in interfaith
dialogue and inter-communal interactions
3. enable students to plan and organize relevant da wah and
leadership programmes and activities.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1.
expound on the concepts and approaches of dawah
in the Quran and the sunnah
2.
apply knowledge and skills in interfaith dialogue and
inter-communal interactions
3.
plan and develop dawah and leadership
programmes meant for specific target audiences.
How they
are
developed

Skills

Critical
Group
thinking and
discussion
problem solving
Transferable Skills

Course Synopsis

Mini research, dakwah

educational programme and
exams

Communication

Group
discussion

Class graded presentation

and dakwah educational
programme.

Teamwork and
leadership

Group
work

Mini research, dakwah

educational programme and
class graded presentation

T&L / Assessment
Strategies
Teaching and Learning
Strategies
Teaching-Learning /
assessment strategy

Assessment method

Assessment Strategies

Description
Lecture and discussion
Mid-term Test, Mini Research,
Dakwah educational programme,
Presentation and Final
Examination

This course deals with the concept of dawah and leadership as

an art, knowledge and science which comprises of subject
matter, methods and objectives. It will study the dawah
methodologies and practices of the prophets. It also discusses
the integrated approaches of contemporary application of
dawah within the context of different ethnicities and belief
systems. The concepts and principles of leadership in dawah
will also be discussed. Fieldwork and visits to a several
religious and educational institutions and organizations will be
arranged to understand how dawah and leadership is practiced.
2

Mode of Delivery

Assessment Methods and

Type/Course Assessment

Lecture, discussion, presentation.

LO
1
1,3
1, 2
All

Method
Forum / Discussion
Individual Project
Quiz (2)
Final Examination
TOTAL

%
20
30
10
40
100

Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of the course

01

1. Expound on the concepts and approaches of

dawah in the Quran and the sunnah
plan and develop dawah and

02

04

05

2. Apply knowledge and skills in interfaith

dialogue and inter-communal interactions
3. Plan and develop dawah and leadership
programmes meant for specific target
audiences.

03

06

07

08

09

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Weeks

Topics

Learning Task/Reading
(author/page)
Hours
5
Zaidan (1991)
pp: 307-324

Introduction to dawah and leadership:

concept of dawah: Its meaning, role and practice.
the principles and role of dawah in the Quran
dawah in a society and school setting

Preparation of dai as practiced by the Prophet Muhammad

s.a.w.:
deep understanding (expert)
strong faith
close realtionship with the Creator
good akhlak

10

Zaidan (1991)
pp: 325-369

Knowing our target (madu):

type of target
characterisrics of a target

Zaidan (1991)
pp: 371-409

Sources and methods of dawah I:

sources of dawah in Islam
methods of dakwah in Islam

10

Zaidan (1991)
pp: 411-469

Sources and methods of dawah II:

methods of dakwah in Islam
the importance of knowing the methods for dakwah

10

Zaidan (1991)
pp: 420-469

Mechanism in dawah and current issue:

role model
constant Practice
dawah in a multi-racial society

Zaidan (1991)
pp: 470-487

Dawah in a multi-racial society:

the implementation of dakwah activities in the
educational organizations
the implementation of dakwah activities in institutions
in Malaysia

Presentation

Dawah in a multi-racial society:

the implementation of dakwah activities in the religious
organizations and institutions in Malaysia

Presentation

Leadership:
leadership in Islam
the moral bases of Islamic leadership

Beekum &
Badawi. (1999),
pp: 14-36

10

The Locus of leadership:

leader characteristics
leadership styles
follower characteristics
situation characterisrics

Beekum &
Badawi. (1999),
pp: 37-59

11

The role of leader:

the role of coaching and five critical skills
stages of coaching
coaching as tarbiyyah and self development

Beekum &
Badawi. (1999),
pp: 75-87

12

Leadership effectiveness:
challenging the process
inspiring a shared vision
enabling others to act
modeling the way
encouraging the heard

10

Beekum &
Badawi. (1999),
pp: 3115-131

13

Leadership practices I:
the practice of leadership in religious institutions
the practice of leadership in organizations in Malaysia

Presentation

14

Leadership practices II:

the practice of leadership in educational institutions
the practice of leadership in organization

Presentation

Required references supporting the course

Barghouth, A. Aziz. (2001). Manahij al-dawah. Kuala Lumpur: Al-Shoroq Sdn. Bhd.
Beekum, Rafik I. & Badawi, Jamal. (1999). Leadership: An Islamic perspective. Maryland: Amana
Publications
Islahi, A. A. & Khan, Sharif Ahmed. (1982). Call to Islam and how the holy prophets preached.
Kuwait: Islamic Book Publishers
Ismail Noor. (2002). Prophet Muhammads leadership: Altruistic management, a cross-application to
modern management and leadership practice. Kuala Lumpur: Utusan Publications and
Distributors Sdn, Bhd.
Zaidan, Abd. Karim (1984). Usul al-dawah. Beirut: Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah.

Abdulmajid, Gauri (2010). Suwar min al-daawah al- Islamiyyahal;Ahad al-nabawi.Karanci:

zamzam.
Aliyu, B. S. (2003). Qawaidasasiyya fi masirat al-daawa al-islamiyya.Rayad: Dar aljauzi
Ansari, Farid (2010). Al-bayanaldaawiwazahirat al tadhmeem al-siyasi:
NahwabayanQuranilildaawah al-islamiyya. Al-qahira: Dar al-salam.
Khaliq, A. (2011). Issues in Islamic management: theories and practices. Kuala Lampur,
IIUM press.
Nur, I. (2002). Prophet Muhammad leadership: the paragon of excellence altruistic
management, across application to modern management and leadership practice. Kuala
lampur: Utusam publication.
Umad, M. U. (2003). Al-nizam al-riqabifil idarah al-islamiyyahwaatharihifildaawahilaAllah. Al-Mansur: Dar-Al-yaqeen.
Recommended references supporting the course
'Armush, Ahmad Ratib (1997). The political and military leadership of the prophet (pbuh), translated
by Muhammad Badawi. Bayrut : Dar al-Nafa'is.
Barry, Thomas J. (2002). Character and leadership: a sacred trust. Sintok: UUM pess.
Hilole, Hersi Mohamed. (2003). Islamic dakwah in the age of ICT. Kuala Lumpur: KUIM.
Lumby, Jacky & Coleman, Marianne. (2007). Leadership and diversity: challenging theory and
ptactice in education. London: Sage Publication.
Mahmud, Ali Abdul Halim. (1993). Fiqh al-dawah ila Allah. Mansurah: Dar al-Wafa.
Mustafa Kamil ayub. (1996). Leadership dynamism: Instilling vision for the future century. Kuala
Lumpur: Teraju Dynamik Sdn. Bhd.
Tahan, Mustafa M. (1992). Muslim educational training. Translated by Abdul Fattah El-Shaer.
Kuwait : Darul Wathaeq.
Al-Talib, Hisham. (1992). Training guide for Islamic workers. Virginia: International Institute of
Islamic Thought.
Wu, Ridzuan. (2001). Reading in cross-cultural dawah. Singapore: The Muslim Converts
Association of Singapore.
Yakan, Fathi. (1990). Al-istiab fi hayat al-dawah wa al-daiyah. Beirut: Muassasah al-Risalah.

Prepared by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

DR. MUHD ZAHIRI

AWANG MAT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DR SUERAYA CHE
HARON
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
ISLAMIC EDUCATION

DR SITI RAFIAH ABD

HAMID
DIRECTOR
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

At the end of the programme, students are able to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with established knowledge in the field of

dakwah and leadership and awareness of current development therein.

2. Use relevant skills learnt in this dakwah and leadership area for

professional and personal development.

3. Cooperate with others and apply knowledge in a socially responsible

manner for the progress of the nation and the ummah.

4. Demonstrate commitment to ethics, autonomy and professionalism in

the workplace and everyday life.

5.

Communicate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds with

empathy, showing leadership qualities.

6. Analyse issues and demonstrate skilfulness in planning, executing

and evaluating strategies and action plans.

7.

8.

Use the necessary learning skills in information management and

apply effective strategies for lifelong self-improvement.
Apply basic managerial and entrepreneurial skills in relevant fields.

9. Integrate Islamic Universal values in the execution of their

professional duties

Knowledge
Practical Skills
Social skills and
Responsibilities
Value, Attitudes and
Professionalism
Communication,
Leadership and Team
Skills
Problem Solving and
Scientific Skills
Information
Management and
Lifelong Learning Skills
Managerial and
Entrepreneurial Skills
Islamization of
Knowledge