'Theories' to explain under-performance of Muslims worldwide are unscientific and racist. From an Islamic perspective, the issue is simple: How many Muslims really use the Qur'an and Sunnah as a guide in their (working) life?
'Theories' to explain under-performance of Muslims worldwide are unscientific and racist. From an Islamic perspective, the issue is simple: How many Muslims really use the Qur'an and Sunnah as a guide in their (working) life?
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'Theories' to explain under-performance of Muslims worldwide are unscientific and racist. From an Islamic perspective, the issue is simple: How many Muslims really use the Qur'an and Sunnah as a guide in their (working) life?
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approach Dr. Ridhwan Fontaine Leadership Development Centre Multimedia University
RESERD 2008
14th – 16th January 2008, PRIMULA Beach Resort
Ridhwan Fontaine (012 3760747)
Ridhwan Fontaine (012 3760747) The problems Muslims face in Malaysia include, …. • Not yet achieved the objectives of the NEP
• Lagging behind in terms of religious
awareness
• Lagging behind in terms of ethical behaviour
Ridhwan Fontaine (012 3760747)
Does that have to be the case?
• There has been many ‘theories’ to explain
the (perceived) under-performance of Muslims worldwide. Many of these theories are unscientific and racist.
• From an Islamic perspective, the issue is
simple: How many Muslims really use the Qur’an and Sunnah as a guide in their (working) life?
Ridhwan Fontaine (012 3760747)
Our focus: Problem solving • Research shows that most decision makers in organizations are TERRIBLE at solving problems. Not bad, but terrible. The reasons include:
– Unstructured approach to problem solving
– Unfounded assumption – Ethical “short-cuts” – Analysis based on perception – And many more,….. Ridhwan Fontaine (012 3760747) The A6H model to solve problems • Based on Surah Al Asr (A)
• Based on 6 hadith (6h)
– Intention – Avoiding the doubtful – The religion is “naseehah” – Not harming or reciprocating of harm – Stop committing sin, do as much good as you can – No innovation in religion
Ridhwan Fontaine (012 3760747)
Applying the A6H model • In September 2007, the LDC organized an Islamic camp for 21 MMU students.
– We discussed the A6H model in some detail
– They were given a 12 page case study of Wal-Mart (a very successful company but with many ethical issues). – They analyzed it and came up with some decent conclusions Ridhwan Fontaine (012 3760747) The result? • The A6H model is a systematic problem solving model. It acts as a check-list of Islamic concerns when solving problems.
• Most participants were excited: “following the
Qur’an and Sunnah” is too broad. Now, the focus is more manageable: using the A6H model. Ridhwan Fontaine (012 3760747) The next stage? • We did a one day camp with students. The LDC wants to organize a 3 day workshops with professional managers.
• This is still an experimenting phase. We
need feedback from practitioners to make the A6H model practical and useful for industry. People should contact us with that expectation in mind.