We believe that a true and comprehensive
understanding of Islam would not be possible without careful recognition of the
Prophetic Tradition and the Prophet's Household. And Allah is the Source of Strength.
Islam's Standard Operating Procedures
" For successful corporates, governance is the most important pillar to their success.
Governance means the institute has robust systems and operating procedures to give guidelines to the employees what to do in different scenarios.
What I learnt however as I grew into leadership roles, what is more important than the standard operating procedure (SOP), is the purpose or objective behind it.
For example, in procurement, classic procedures require for competitive bidding should happen. What is more important is the objective for the organization that procurement be at the least cost and in a fair and transparent manner. If that objective is somehow met, the lack of implementation of the SOP can be addressed. If the SOP is implemented but the objective had failed, the SOP is worthless.
Muslims must understand the objectives of the SOP that Islam encourages to implement as the ways of the Prophet (SAW) and Farz in Quran.
The Prophet (SAW) was an environmentalist. Cleanliness is half of faith. Wudu can be done with a glass of water only. The Prophet (SAW) was an economist. Zakat and wealth must be distributed. The Prophet (SAW) was a socialist. Slaves must be freed. The Prophet (SAW) was an educationalist and an intellectual. Seeking knowledge incumbent on all and even if from china. The Prophet (SAW) had the highest morals as Quran testified. The Prophet (SAW) was responsible. No promise was broken no lie spoken. The Prophet (SAW) was punctual. The 5 times of prayers were never missed or delayed. The Prophet (SAW) supported contract law, all deals and contracts to be documented with witnesses. The Prophet (SAW) was a strategist. The digging of the trench and taking higher grounds at Badr. The Prophet (SAW) was a dietitian. Regular fasting. The Prophet (SAW) appreciated efficiency and bringing ease to people. Recitation of Kalima was proof enough for being considered as a Muslim.
If the SOP is followed without clear understanding of the purpose and objective of the SOP, the governance fails. If there does not exist an SOP, then the clarity of purpose and objective provides enough guidelines for any one responsible to decide and act upon.
If you are not any of what the Prophet (SAW) was and encouraged you to be, then you must reconsider, your wudu where you waste water, your Zakat iwhere your poor relatives are neglected, your fasting where your neighbor does not have anything to eat. "
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