Posts filed under 'Leadership Revitalized'
Peak Performance (3 of 12): Strong Performance Focus
written by Mohammed “Farhan” Shareef
It is the statement which Umar ibn Al-Khattab began one of his khutbahs with. It is the statement which both Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim began their collections of saheeh hadeeth with. It is that same statement which almost all the scholars, both past and present, begin writing their books with.
The pivotal concept that Muhammed (SAW) described so succinctly (the interpretation of which) is…
“Surely, all actions are driven by intentions, and, verily, man shall have what he intended.” (more…)
Add comment May 16, 2008
Peak Performance (2 of 12): High Self-Confidence
written by Mohammed “Farhan” Shareef
One of the most crucial characteristics to have, to be amongst the peak performers, is a high level of self-confidence.
In hadith Jibreel, Jibreel (AS) requests from the Prophet (SAW), “Tell me about ihsan.” He (SAW) replied, “It is that you worship Allah as if you see Him. And even though you do not see Him, you have full consciousness that He sees you.” (more…)
1 comment May 7, 2008
Peak Performance (part 1 of 12): Doing everything with ihsan
written by Mohammed “Farhan” Shareef
We are often reminded by khateebs and imams to do things to the best of our ability. And, we often respond by nodding our heads and thinking, “when is he going to stop talking?”
But, the real issue at hand is not whether we know doing our best is important, but rather “how do we know we are doing, or did, our best?”
Before I answer that question, why is this important to know? (more…)
Add comment April 30, 2008
