An Islamic Perspective on Management: Wonders and Masterpieces - Paperback

by Allamah Sayyid Jafar Murtada Al-Amili (Author)

Imām ʿAlī (as) said:

"I command you and all my children and members of my family and whoever my letter reaches to fear God (have taqwā), keep your affairs in order, and maintain good relations among yourselves." أُوصِيكُمَا وَجَمِيعَ وَلَدِي وَأَهْلِي وَمَنْ بَلَغَه كِتَابِي، بِتَقْوَى الله، وَنَظْمِ أَمْرِكُمْ، وَصَلاَحِ ذَاتِ بَيْنِكُمْ This text aims to convey Imām Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq's (as) advice on effective management and leadership. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing critical matters without neglecting minor ones, comparing this balance to managing a river's flow to avoid overflow. He highlighted the need for effective delegation, daily planning and review, rewarding good work, and consulting advisors for well-considered decisions, as well as the importance of disciplining negligence.