Instances of Modern Management Practiced in Islam

Abstract

This study is an attempt to outline how the techniques and strategies of modern management were applied by the Prophet (SAW) in his administrative activities. About fifteen centuries ago during the golden age of Islam, different strategies of modern management were applied after proper evaluation in the organizational activities of Prophet (SAW) and during the Khilaphat of Khulapha-E-Rashedin(Four righteous Chaliphs). To make a comparative analysis between the techniques applied by the Prophet (SAW) and Khulapha-E-Rashedin and those of modern management, an attempt has been made to present the case of the Battle of Trench (Khandak). In this battle, as the student of management, we find some management strategies and techniques which are worthy to be followed in modern business world also. Among these techniques remembrance of Allah and organizational preparation, tribal and racial classification for effective management and discipline, scope of the role of a leader and complete dependence on Allah are mentionable. From one incident of the Prophet (SAW) the students of management can learn different indicative lessons. If every dimension of his life is discussed thoroughly, the fact will come out that in every incident of his life there is an example of good management and he is the best manager for all times.