Effects of Islamic Leadership Principles on Mosques Performance in Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract

Islamic leadership principles (ILP) involve the 4Cs model, which are Consciousness of ALLAH, Competency, Consideration, and Consultation. These principles are derived from the Holy Qur’an and the tradition of Prophet Muhammad (مّوسل عليه هللا ىّصل,(guided by the efforts of researchers to provide a philosophical background for leadership. The purpose of this article is to explain the effect of ILP on mosque performance (MP) in Nigeria. The paper utilized quantitative methodology where it engaged a cross sectional survey and 400 questionnaires were administered to mosque leadership in Lagos, Nigeria. The regression result for the constructs of ILP is (β = 0.300, tvalue = 5.55, p< 0.05); The finding of this study showed that the relationship between ILP and MP is positive and significant. The result also showed that when Imams or other leaders of the mosques increase their attitude towards justice, the followers will emulate them and consequently, improvement will be achieved in the performance of their mosques. This means that if the Imams adhere to the findings of this study, there will be more effectiveness and efficiency in the MP. For further research this study recommends that monitoring and training system should be focused on strengthening mosque leadership.