Strategic Change For Muslim Ummah English

The Plan Vision Challenges Reality
Ideas for Today and Tomorrow

.
Dr Tareq Al-Suwaidan
Introductory Remarks
Together with many close Muslim brothers and sisters, we all started with the Islamic work and the Islamic movement during our youth and student days. For me it has been more than forty years. Previously I and those from my generation had the comfort of knowing that we have our elder brothers and scholars to seek for guidance and advise. A few years back we realized that we are now the elders from whom the younger generation are seeking for guidance and advise. Based on the many years of work that we have done in our professional lives providing training and consulting in the field of management and leadership development, particularly strategy
management, we find that there is a great need to apply the tools of

strategy management to this most important work and struggle of rebuilding the Islamic civilization.
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We are all aware that the Islamic civilization started from the time of
the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the first generation of

Muslims in the year 632. Since then it has grown in strength and provided leadership to the world despite some periods of minor
decadence during which the Muslim ummah still showed political and
civilization leadership.
Today, we are far from that position of leadership in almost all
aspects of civilization; governance, justice and fairness, education,

health, wealth creation, individual freedom, and social manners.
It is obvious that we need to change and regain our position of being
an exemplary civilization as alluded to in Surah Al-Baqarah verse

143 (And thus have We made you a group in the middle, so that you be an ultimate witness [of God's guidance] on [other]
people and the Messenger be an ultimate witness [of God's

guidance] on you).
But how do we describe this change effort? This is what Im
proposing in a methodological way while limiting the scope to the

strategic areas of change.
We begin with the basics of strategy management and introduce a
simple model for change. We then describe in some detail the

components of this model.
This PowerPoint presentation summarizes the ideas of this change
model. Ive developed these ideas over a period of five years but
really focused on the details during the last two years. I plan to publish a book in Arabic on this topic.
I must congratulate the brothers who helped put together these slides
in English. The topic and its ideas are very important and has to be made available to a wider range of readership for comments and suggestions to improve. May Allah bless and reward our good deeds.
Defining Change
The
process of transitioning from todays reality to the desired future vision (AlSuwaidan)
Defining Civilization
Ideological
methodology of a nation during an era and it takes shape in the form of material and moral output. (Al-Suwaidan)
Generic Change Model

How do we reach our vision ?
The Plan Vision

Where are we heading ?
Reality
Where are we today ?
Challenges
What prevents us from realizing our objectives?
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The Plan Vision

1.
Reality
Major crisis factors Fundamental capabilities
Challenges
2.
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The Plan Vision

1. 2. Describing our civilization Competitive Objectives
Reality
Challenges
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The Plan Vision Challenges

1. 2. Defining the challenges Overcoming the challenges
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Reality

1. 2. Phases and timelines Roles/Responsibilities and Projects
The Plan Vision Challenges

Reality
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The Plan Vision

1. 2. Describing our civilization Competitive Objectives 1. 2. 1.
Reality
Challenges
Defining the challenges Overcoming the challenges
2.
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The Reality
What
is our situation today ? We face some major crisis factors.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Behavior and ethics Backwardness Effectiveness Leadership Thought/Ideology and Identity
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Major Crisis Factors 1. Behavior and ethics

Behavior
and ethics are defined as sayings and actions and its conformity with values (Al-Suwaidan)
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Faith and Rituals Orderliness/Discipline and Cleanliness Respecting time Social etiquettes Decorum and Grace
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Faith and Rituals

Purity of creed ( )and avoiding the bid'ah Mastering the obligations and avoidance of the major sins Concern for the nawafil (superarogatory) deeds and keeping away from the minor sins No feeling of being restrained due to the vastness of permissible things Preference for the priorities
There are many examples of strange beliefs and practices among Muslims with no basis from Al-Quran and As-Sunnah. A significant percentage of Muslims neglect the obligations and commit major sins. There is a decline in the importance of these nawafil deeds and many Muslims are no longer sensitive toward the minor sins. We significantly lack a sense of priorities even in the way we practice our faith and rituals.
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Orderliness/Discipline and Cleanliness

Appearance Places of worship (Mosques and Hajj) Traffic Official authorities
One can clearly observe the lack of orderliness and cleanliness in the areas mentioned above.
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Respecting time
Individual appointments Family appointments Official work Projects Activities
In general, we do not respect time and are rarely punctual. It is a negative attitude that begins with the individual and permeates throughout our societies.
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Social etiquettes
Honoring one's parents Complexity in marriage and engagement Matters related to divorce Development of children upbringing Deviations and its treatment (sex, alcohol, drugs)
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Decorum and grace

Decorum with people Buildings and architecture Appreciation of the arts Beauty in the appearance
In general, there is a lack of decorum and grace in the way we deal with people in terms of politeness, courtesy, civic mindedness and basic manners. Its painfully obvious that many of the physical artifacts of our history are considered objects of beauty even by the West but we are far behind in modern architecture, arts and culture.
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Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

Backwardness
defined The level of decline in competitiveness in comparison to others (Al-Suwaidan)
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Knowledge
Education Quality Management methods Media Communications infrastructure Military strength
Examples of critical areas in which we are quite far behind compared to the more developed countries. Even some of our richer countries like Qatar, Brunei and Saudi Arabia are relatively far behind in these areas compared to countries with a similar GDP per population ratio.
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Knowledge
Percentage spending on academic research Number of patents and inventions Number of Nobel Laureates Number and Level of research centers Encouraging inventors
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Education
Ranking among nations Level of the curriculum Level of the educators/teachers Care for the gifted/talented Spending on education Quality of primary education
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Quality
Extent of the understanding of quality Number of quality certifications Number of sectors that grant quality certificates Quality control systems Quality in the services (education, health, training) Systems for continuous improvement
Its obvious that our countries are not equated with quality. One thinks of Japan, South Korea and Germany.
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Management
methods
Increase efficiency (Reduce the effort, time and cost) Methods of decision-making Management of meetings Management of the working group Administrative structures
We are definitely not there in pioneering modern management practices. We are still far behind in adopting good management and governance practices.
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Media
Achieving the functions of the media (entertainment, guidance, education, enlightenment, reporting, incitement, mobilization) Changing the human (thought, interests, skills, relationships, role models)
In general, our media is too biased toward entertainment and being a propaganda machine.
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Communications
infrastructure
Fixed and mobiles phones Internet
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Military
strength
Army census Number of nuclear warheads
We may be able to provide numbers for our armies but we import a large percentage of our weapons. When it comes to advanced weapons we rely almost exclusively on Western countries. Although Iran and Pakistan purportedly have some nuclear capability it is not known to surpass that of Israel and India. 32
Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness (Military strength)
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Major Crisis Factors 3. Effectiveness

Effectiveness
defined - Degree of productivity in comparison to competitors Al-Suwaidan
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Individual
Family
The productivity of the individual Muslim, compared with the rest of the world
Family working as separate scattered individuals and not as a collective unit Extent of institutional integration in organizations
Organizations
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Countries
Movements
Ranking of our countries in global competitiveness Value of the purchase of weapons Political systems Institutional integration and the degree of innovation and efficiency Freedom of assembly Freedom of the press
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Global
Competitiveness Report by the World Economic Forum

Best reference with data available today that relate to nation competitiveness. Model may have shortcomings and biased to the Western concepts of economic development and competitiveness but it is a good model to start with. Easily referenced to benchmark areas of improvement. Highest ranked Muslim country in 2010-2011 is Qatar 17. In the 2011-2012 report Qatar improved its position to 14. Saudi Arabia also moved from 21 to 17. 37
Major Crisis Factors 4. Leadership

The
previous three crises are a reflection of the crises in thought and leadership. Thus the priority is to solve our thought and leadership crisis.
Behavior and Ethics Crisis Backwardness Crisis Effectiveness Crisis
Leadership Crisis
Thought Crisis
Poor leadership and some flaws in our thought/ideology are the two cornerstones of our crisis.
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Leadership
defined Ability to move people toward the goal. (Al-Suwaidan)
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The importance of leadership Levels and fields Manifestations of the crisis Knowledge of leadership Plan for preparation of leadership
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1. The importance of leadership
Comparison in the field of dawah Comparison in relief work Comparison in charity work Comparison with the Prophets experience Comparison with the Malaysian experience
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2. Levels and Fields
Governments and Ministries Institutions and Companies Family Islamic work
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3. Manifestations of the crisis
Freedom Innovation Individualism Efficiency Ethics ()
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4. Knowledge of leadership
Concepts and Principles Characteristics, tests and measures Types (administrative, voluntary, specialized) Leadership Training Islamic leadership
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5. Plan for preparation of leadership
Scientific methodology General preparation Specialist preparation Categories (talented individuals, women, children, adolescents) Benefiting from real experiences
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Major Crisis Factors 5. Thought Crisis

Thought Defined - Realization of the mind in something to reach a new opinion regarding it (Al-Suwaidan) Thought includes the belief, principles, values, aspirations and understanding of life and analysis of the past and the present and foreseeing the future.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Features of Our Thought Some flaws in the thought (process) Inviolability of the civilization Refinement process Tools to propagate the inviolability (of the thought)
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1. Features of Our Thought
Civilizational
Humane, purposeful, fair, balanced, global
Practical Rational Renewed (having gone through various stages of renewal) Flexible
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2. Some Flaws in the Thought (Process)
Prejudices and affiliations Customs and traditions Patriarchal Fascination, dependence and sanctification Influenced by reality Freedom of worship and religion
References of our thought are the pure sources of Al-Quran and As-Sunnah. But many times we allow our customs and traditions to define our thought and thought processes without questioning its basis. We also allow our prejudices and affiliations particularly with the various Mazhab to influence the thought process. At times our fascination with the sacredness of some of our customs prevent us from looking at the issues at hand objectively. A simple example is the mass celebration of the birthday of our beloved Prophet in some Muslim countries. It is sensitive to point out that such celebrations were not observed during the time of the Prophet or rightly guided Caliphs.
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3. Inviolability of the civilization
Defining the inviolability
Quality of thought, and the degree of spread and its application
Manifestations of the loss of inviolability

Culture, arts, clothing, food
Causes of the loss of inviolability

Difficulty/complexity thinking, isolation of the scholars (from real, practical experiences), Globalization
Models of civilizational inviolability Improvement of the inviolability

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4. Refining the Thought
The objectives of the refinement process (Treatment of the flaws and the renewal of the features) Scientific methodology (Delphi) Independence (From governments and political parties) Individual roles Institutional roles
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5. Tools to propagate the inviolability

Media (traditional and new)
Number of satellite channels Proportion of Internet users
Education Publication Speeches Direct contact
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Fundamental capabilities
Reality
1. Major crisis factors
2. Fundamental capabilities
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Competitive advantages Fundamental capabilities defined - These are the fundamental strengths which appears in all the products (compared with competitors) Al-Suwaidan
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Fundamental capabilities - examples
Company example
Honda and engine capability
Individual example Example for a nation

The Zionist entity (Please refer to the book Start-Up Nation The Story of Israels Economic Miracle by Dan Senor and Saul Singer)
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Example for a nation - The Zionist entity
Argument/Controversy (Dealing with the Apostles) Insolence (the Zionist army) Not being afraid of failure
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What are your personal capabilities ? What are our ummahs capabilities ?
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What are our ummahs capabilities ?
Intense emotion and courage Love for religion (Islam) Honor and desire for dignity Reproduction Nation with a large youth population
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Fundamental capabilities Our Love for Islam
Survey results on question - Is religion an important part of your daily life ?
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Fundamental capabilities Reproduction

Data from Gapminder World
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Fundamental capabilities Youth Population

Data from Gapminder World
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What are our ummahs capabilities ?
How do we invest in building the basic capabilities of our nation to increase its effectiveness in competing with other nations?
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The Vision
Vision

Where are we heading? What is the ideal picture of our civilization that we consider our strategic goal? Elements of Islamic Civilization (We may need between 50 to 100 years to achieve)
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The Vision
Vision
1. Describing our civilization
2. Competitive Objectives
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Elements of Islamic Civilization

Faith based elements
Belief system that is consistent with human nature Rituals that drive building of the civilization Belief that is coupled with deeds The world as a preparation for the Hereafter Science that does not lead to disbelief
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Legislative elements
Use of the intellect guided by revelation and the traditions of the Prophet Legislation to ensure the greater good Justice to support benevolence Rights balanced with duties and responsibilities Rule and power to complement religion
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Ethical elements
Ethics that elevate the human being Freedom that serves virtue Art that conforms to values and ethics Innovation Science
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Elements related to the practice of Islam
Care of the body that is related to spiritual deeds Power that defends right Halal (Legitimate) wealth expended in the correct avenues Balance of body and soul, mind and emotion Education that complements legislation
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Social Elements
The individual that is an organized part of the family and society Society that does not dominate the individual The state that establishes the practice of religion Shura council that is governed by evidence from Quran and Sunnah The nation open to the world
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Graph of History
Timeline of the rise and fall of the Muslim Ummah
http://www.youtube.com/changeproject1#p/a/u/2/ u-1EwAPCMKI
Minority Religions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMHTBHuHs kY
World Religions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muydBtULO K8
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The Vision
Vision
1. Describing our civilization
2. Competitive Objectives
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Competitive Objectives
Nations compete economically in 12 areas These are identified in the Global Competitiveness Report prepared by the World Economic Forum
In our research we find this model to be the most complete and fully substantiated with available data. It is not a perfect model and is devoid of many of the salient features of the Islamic civilization. However the 12 general areas mentioned are relevant as a benchmark for Muslim countries to improve upon.
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The overall objective is to increase the performance of each Islamic country by twothirds in each area over the next 20 years The Arabic version of this presentation details out the 12 areas of competitiveness, the 20102011 rankings of the top nations and also that of selected countries in the Middle East and other Muslim countries.
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The data used in these slides are taken from the 2010-2011 Global Competitiveness Report. The full report can be downloaded from http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GlobalCom petitivenessReport_2010-11.pdf The World Economic Forum recently (in August 2011) released the 2011-2012 report.
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Competitive Objectives - Global Competitiveness Index (GCI)
The GCI includes a weighted average of many different components, each measuring a different aspect of competitiveness. These components are grouped into 12 pillars of economic competitiveness.
While the pillars are aggregated into a single index, measures are
reported for the 12 pillars separately because such details provide a sense of the specific areas in which a particular country needs to
improve.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Institutions Infrastructure Macroeconomic environment Health and Primary Education Higher Education and Training Goods market efficiency 7. Labor market efficiency 8. Financial market development 9. Technological readiness 10. Market size 11. Business sophistication 12. Innovation
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Competitive Objectives - Global Competitiveness Index (GCI)
The 12 pillars are grouped to indicate its contribution in the 3 primary stages of economic development. Advanced economies are primarily innovation driven.
Institutions Infrastructure Macroeconomic environment Health and Primary Education Higher Education and Training Goods market efficiency Labor market efficiency Financial market development Technological readiness Market size Business sophistication Innovation
Basic Requirements Key for FACTOR DRIVENeconomies Efficiency Enhancers Key for EFFICIENCY DRIVENeconomies
Innovation and sophistication factors Key for INNOVATION DRIVEN economies

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Global Competitiveness Index

Selected Muslim countries and the stage of its economies Stage 1 Factor driven
Bangladesh Mauritania Pakistan
Transition from Stage 1 to Stage 2

Algeria Brunei Egypt Indonesia Iran Kazakhstan Kuwait Libya Morocco Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria
Stage 2 Efficiency Driven

Albania Jordan Lebanon Malaysia Tunisia Turkey
Transition from Stage 2 to Stage 3

Bahrain Oman
Stage 3 Innovation Driven

United Arab Emirates
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Challenges
Challenges

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Challenges
Challenges
1. Defining the challenges 2. Overcoming the challenges

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Defining the Challenges

Political despotism Weakness of the legal (Sharia) education Financial Corruption Foreign intervention Attrition in the conflict with the Zionist entity
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Transparency International Report Corruption Index
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Overcoming the Challenges

Political despotism Weakness of the legal (Sharia) education Financial Corruption Foreign intervention Attrition in the conflict with the Zionist entity
The various projects proposed in the section on The Plan partially address how to overcome the above challenges.
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The Plan
The Plan
How do we reach our vision ? 1. Phases and timelines 2. Roles/Responsibilities and Projects
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The Plan - Phases and Timelines

Four
phases of 5 year periods
Phase 1 (2011 to 2015)
Phase 2 (2016 to 2020)
Phase 3 (2021 to 2025)
Phase 4 (2025 to 2030)

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The Plan - Phases and Timelines

Phase 1 (2011 to 2015)
Crystalize the Plan Treatment of the crisis factors
Phase 2 (2016 to 2020)

Building the institutions
Phase 3 (2021 to 2025)

Engage in institutional competitiveness
Phase 4 (2025 to 2030)

Engage in nation competitiveness Forming the Islamic confederation
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The Plan Roles and Projects

Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
General Projects
Treatment of the crisis factors
Faith and Rituals Veneration of Allah (SWT) Love of the Prophet (SAW) Tazkiah an-Nafs (Purification of the self/soul) TablisIblis (The Devil's Deception) Reverence of the Prophets family and Companions
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
General Projects
Social and Moral Honoring one's parents Family bonding (See works by Dr. Jasem AlMutawwa) How to raise your children Publication on ethics Fight against smoking, drugs and alcohol
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
General Projects
Manifestations of civilization Respect for time Aesthetics Commitment to good traffic manners
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
General Projects
Thought Free your mind Equity for the woman Return to the original sources Cleansing history Simplifying the thought/ideology Freedom as a fundamental Contemporary application of the Sharia Constitution of the Islamic State
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
General Projects
Leadership The leadership specialization Dissemination of the intellectual (Please refer to the project at mofaker.net) Informational/Media leadership Political leadership Investor leadership Leader/Commander (Leadership academy) Teacher Trainer Icons (See romooz.com) Faqih (Jurist)
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
General Projects
Leadership The Leadership Curricula Incubation level (Kindergarten, Pre-School) Primary school level Middle school level Secondary school level University level (Al-Ruwwad : ) Adults (Al-Ibda : )
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
General Projects
Improving Global Competitiveness
Development of curricula for basic education Curricula of development of teachers Center for quality control/supervision of education in the Arab world Arab Center for the control/supervision of the quality of health Arab Center for Transparency Center for spreading democracyand political freedom/liberty Center of encouraging innovationand Scientific Research
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
General Projects
Media-based projects
Value-based campaigns Production of value-based programs for children Programs for building personal leadership Production of dramas that inculcate positive values Development of Arab films Production of international films New Media (Internet, Mobile)
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
Special Projects (For each country)

Center for preparation of leaders Promoting political freedom Fight against financial and administrative corruption Improving country effectiveness Development of education Quality of health Scientific research Development and activation of the Stock Exchange Development and activation of the Endowments () Center for Privatization
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
Projects for Palestine

Support the resistance Media Jihad () Electronic Jihad ()
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Phase
1 (2011 to 2015)
Other projects
Activating the Islamic movements Networking the innovators/creative individuals
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Phase
2 (2016 to 2020)
Raise the rank of Arab states in the following competitive criteria by half
Institutions Infrastructure Health and Primary Education Higher Education and Training
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Institutions
Country Kuwait UAE Current Rank 51 15 Future Rank 25 7
Qatar Saudi Arabia Oman Bahrain Egypt
9 32 18 30 56
4 16 9 15 28
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Institutions
Country Algeria Current Rank 115 Future Rank 57
Morocco
Tunisia Libya
64
23 67
32
11 33
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
25
57 100
12
28 50
99
Infrastructure
39 36 29 27 55
19 18 15 13 27
100
Infrastructure
Morocco
Tunisia Libya
70
37 105
35
18 52
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
42
79 118
21
40 59
101
Health and Primary Education

8 71 92 37 84
4 35 46 18 42
102

Morocco
Tunisia Libya
87
30 104
43
15 52
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
57
70 114
28
35 57
103
Higher Education and Training

25 53 67 48 88
12 26 33 24 44
104

Morocco
Tunisia Libya
99
32 75
49
16 37
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
42
104 132
21
52 66
105

Phase
2 (2016 to 2020)
Building the following institutions:

Organization to spread the call for political freedom Education Development Development of a free economy Islamic Foundation for Waqf (Endowment) Sophisticated health system
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Phase
3 (2021 to 2025)
Raise the rank of Arab states in the following competitive criteria by half
Goods market efficiency Labor market efficiency Financial market development Technological readiness Business sophistication
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Goods market efficiency

21 29 33 22 87
10 15 16 11 43
108
Goods market efficiency

Morocco
Tunisia Libya
68
39 119 43 101 111
34
20 60 21 50 55
109
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
Labor market efficiency

14 71 33 35 126
7 35 15 17 63
110
Labor market efficiency

Morocco
Tunisia Libya
129
98 132 106 128 95
65
49 66 53 64 48
111
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
Financial market development

35 53 43 30 84
17 26 21 15 42
112
Financial market development

Morocco
Tunisia Libya
96
87 122 52 123 129
48
43 61 26 62 65
113
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
Technological readiness
35 53 43 30 84
17 26 21 15 42
114
Technological readiness
Morocco
Tunisia Libya
96
87 122 52 123 129
48
43 61 26 62 65
115
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
Business sophistication
37 35 57 61 72
18 17 28 30 36
116
Business sophistication
Morocco
Tunisia Libya
78
54 111 49 90 125
38
27 55 25 45 62
117
Jordan
Syria Mauritania

Phase
3 (2021 to 2025)
Raise the rank of Arab states in the following competitive criteria by two-thirds
Institutions Infrastructure Health and Primary Education Higher Education and Training
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Institutions
9 32 18 30 56
3 11 6 10 19
119
Institutions
Morocco
Tunisia Libya
64
23 67
21
8 22
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
25
57 100
8
19 33
120
Infrastructure
39 36 29 27 55
13 12 10 9 18
121
Infrastructure
Morocco
Tunisia Libya
70
37 105
23
12 35
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
42
79 118
14
30 39
122

8 71 92 37 84
3 24 31 12 28
123

Morocco
Tunisia Libya
87
30 104
29
10 35
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
57
70 114
19
23 38
124

25 53 67 48 88
8 18 22 16 29
125

Morocco
Tunisia Libya
99
32 75
33
11 25
Jordan
Syria Mauritania
42
104 132
14
35 43
126

Phase
4 (2026 to 2030)
Raise the rank of Arab states in the overall competitive criteria by two-thirds
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Overall Rank by 2030

Country Kuwait UAE Current Rank 2030 Ambition 39 23 13 8
22 28 41 38 70
7 9 14 13 23
128
Overall Rank by 2030

Country Algeria CurrentRank 83 2030 Ambition 28
Morocco
Tunisia Libya
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40 88 50 94 113
21
13 29 17 31 38
129
Jordan
Syria Mauritania

Phase
4 (2026 to 2030)
Creating a Confederation of Muslim countries through the unification of

Foreign Policies Finance Defense Travel (Freedom of cross-border travel)
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Phase
4 (2026 to 2030)
Creating a Confederation of Muslim countries to be led by the following countries

Turkey Malaysia Saudi Arabia Egypt
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How do we reach our vision ?
The Plan Vision

Where are we heading ?
Reality
Where are we today ?
Challenges
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The Plan Vision

1. 2. Describing our civilization Competitive Objectives 1. 2. 1.
Reality
Challenges
Defining the challenges Overcoming the challenges
2.
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Concluding Remarks
The basics of strategy management require that we define a clear vision of the future, and in our case, a clear picture of how the Muslim ummah will look like in the future. It simply cannot be generic statements like an Islamic state, an Islamic Khalifah, to implement Shariah. It must be in some tangible form, preferably quantifiable and with timelines.
That is what we have tried to clarify in our vision statement for the ummah over the next twenty years; to quantifiably improve the level of economic competitiveness for each Muslim country and to enhance the unity and cooperation among the Muslim countries by proposing a confederation united in the four suggested areas.
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Concluding Remarks
Is the proposed vision complete and perfect ? We do not claim it as such but we believe it is definitely a good start. When we started on this project in 2008, many considered the vision far-fetched considering the economic and political situation then. Now events have changed significantly.
The financial crisis in 2008 is crippling the economies of the West and weakening their financial institutions. The biggest economy in
the world, the United States, is facing a major debt crisis.

The spring uprising in 2011 will change the political landscape in the Middle East. Its opening the doors of freedom and greater
autonomy for the common people. It will help overcome our first
challenge factor; political despotism.
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Concluding Remarks
This work is very much still in progress. We are encouraged by the many positive responses we have received indicating that although the work is not perfect, we are on the right track.
We have created a web portal in Arabic (for now) to share our ideas and invite comments and participation from all interested Muslims. http://www.change-project.co
We certainly invite comments and suggestions to improve upon it.
Kindly distribute report on this humble work to your circle of friends.

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Concluding Remarks
The one who intends to do a good deed and actualizes it will be rewarded by ten multiples and the one who intends to do a good deed but does not actualize it will still be rewarded with a single multiple of the deed.
So make your intentions sincere and proceed with the deeds.
Dont
forget us in your prayers.
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The Plan Vision Challenges Reality

Ideas for Today and Tomorrow

management, we find that there is a great need to apply the tools of

the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the first generation of

Today, we are far from that position of leadership in almost all

aspects of civilization; governance, justice and fairness, education,

It is obvious that we need to change and regain our position of being

an exemplary civilization as alluded to in Surah Al-Baqarah verse

people and the Messenger be an ultimate witness [of God's

But how do we describe this change effort? This is what Im

proposing in a methodological way while limiting the scope to the

We begin with the basics of strategy management and introduce a

simple model for change. We then describe in some detail the

This PowerPoint presentation summarizes the ideas of this change

Generic Change Model

The Plan Vision

Generic Change Model

The Plan Vision

Generic Change Model

The Plan Vision

Generic Change Model

The Plan Vision Challenges

Generic Change Model

The Plan Vision Challenges

Generic Change Model

The Plan Vision

is our situation today ? We face some major crisis factors.

Major Crisis Factors 1. Behavior and ethics

Major Crisis Factors 1. Behavior and ethics

Major Crisis Factors 1. Behavior and ethics

Faith and Rituals

Major Crisis Factors 1. Behavior and ethics

Orderliness/Discipline and Cleanliness

Major Crisis Factors 1. Behavior and ethics

Major Crisis Factors 1. Behavior and ethics

Major Crisis Factors 1. Behavior and ethics

Decorum and grace

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

defined The level of decline in competitiveness in comparison to others (Al-Suwaidan)

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

Education Quality Management methods Media Communications infrastructure Military strength

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

Fixed and mobiles phones Internet

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness

Army census Number of nuclear warheads

Major Crisis Factors 2. Backwardness (Military strength)

Major Crisis Factors 3. Effectiveness

defined - Degree of productivity in comparison to competitors Al-Suwaidan

Major Crisis Factors 3. Effectiveness

Major Crisis Factors 3. Effectiveness

Major Crisis Factors 3. Effectiveness

Competitiveness Report by the World Economic Forum

Major Crisis Factors 4. Leadership

Major Crisis Factors 4. Leadership

defined Ability to move people toward the goal. (Al-Suwaidan)

Major Crisis Factors 4. Leadership

Major Crisis Factors 4. Leadership