Focus and Scope

Leadership in Muslim Societies (LMS) focuses on the intersection between Islamic principles and contemporary leadership practices within Muslim communities and plural societies worldwide. It aims to advance innovative, comparative, and interdisciplinary research that connects classical Islamic leadership concepts with modern organizational and societal challenges, positioning Islamic values as a living and transformative framework for ethical, spiritual, and effective leadership across diverse sectors, including business, education, governance, and civil society.

It covers a range of subjects, including in-depth studies of:

• Islamic Leadership Theory and Practice: Foundational concepts derived from Qur'anic principles, Prophetic traditions, and classical Islamic scholarship
• Organizational and Business Leadership: Leadership in corporations, Islamic financial institutions, social enterprises, startups, and the halal industry
• Educational and Institutional Leadership: Leadership in madrasahs, pesantrens, Islamic schools, and higher education institutions
• Women and Youth Leadership: Gender dynamics, women's empowerment, and intergenerational transitions
• Community and Social Movement Leadership: Grassroots mobilization, civil society engagement, and religious leaders' roles
• Comparative and Cross-Cultural Studies: Empirical research across diverse Muslim cultures, regions, and settings