The Spirit of Leadership (SoL) program is a unique leadership program that focuses on leadership in the Melbourne, Australian context through the lens of Prophetic leadership. The program is a 6 month program which consists of 6 workshops, a retreat and 3 social events. The program is an annual program comprising of a cohort of 20 participants who are dedicated to developing their community leadership skills through the lens of Islamic practices and the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Objectives of SOL
- To create a cohort of young Muslim men and women that are grounded in the leadership style of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
- To analyse the challenges facing the Muslim community in Victoria and Australia today; and to be proactive in creating solutions and being part of the change.
- To understand the importance of inner work, knowing oneself and cultivating a practice of spiritual discipline and the important role it plays in leadership.