Focus on the Exemplary Leadership of Prophet Muhammad for Contemporary Nigerian Leaders

Abstract

The basic problem of governance in modern society is leadership. Almost all the world nations suffer from poor leadership as the leaders and their leadership styles fall short of the fear of God. In the pre-Islamic period, before the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Arabs had their way and manner of administration and governance which might be difficult to locate under any modern form of administration and governance. However, with the advent of Prophet Muhammad who established the first Muslim Government in Medina, things changed. This paper examines some of the leadership principles of the Prophet with the objective of making case for adoption of these leadership styles in the bid to revive the modern society and prevent it from collapse. Historical research method is adopted for the work while data were collected from printed and electronic sources. It concludes by asserting that the harmonious environment of the Muslim community during the reign of the prophet and beyond was a product of the prophet's perfect leadership style. It is therefore pertinent for government in the modern society to borrow from Muhammad's positive leadership traits for the revival of the world.