Prophetic Leadership Masterclass Series

In today’s ever-changing and highly disruptive world, effective leadership matters. Whether you’re looking to improve your core leadership skills or need the insights and tools to implement change in your organization, our Prophetic Leadership programs are explicitly designed to foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and growth across your whole organization.

The Prophetic Leadership Institute (PLI) was born out of research conducted by the Centre for Executive Education (CEE) which revealed the importance of the prophetic leadership models and their impact on leadership development and best practices on contemporary leadership roles in implementing effective change in their organizations.

PLI offers transformational, human-centered leadership programs, both face-to-face and virtual tailored to the challenges faced and skills needed by leaders at all levels at each leader level. These programs explore a leader’s skills, attributes, and experiences as well as the unique settings and demands of the leader in today’s hypercompetitive global business context.

Introduction to Prophetic Leadership

Assalāmu’alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh (May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you)

The two major sources of the religion of Islam are the Qur’an and Hadith. These two are where most of the teachings come from. When looking for guidance, Muslims often refer back to one of these two to educate themselves on a topic.

The Qur’an is the central religious text of Islam. It represents the fountainhead of Divine guidance for every Muslim. The Islamic sacred book is the words of God and was dictated to Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, by the Archangel Gabriel and was written down in Arabic. The chapters in this book touch upon all aspects of human existence, including matters of doctrine, social organization, and legislation.

The Qur’an confirms the revelations given to earlier Prophets, though these might not be accessible to us, in the form they were originally revealed. The most sublime language and a rational message that directly appeals to the human heart have caused this Divine book to move nations and civilizations. It will continue to guide those who turn to God with a sincere heart, always.

The details of the Quranic Text, which includes the Chapters and Verses in each Chapter, can be found here.

Hadiths are a collection of traditions containing sayings/actions of the Prophet Muhammad that, with accounts of his daily practice (the Sunnah), constitute the major source of guidance for Muslims apart from the Qur’an. During the first few decades after the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ death, those who directly knew him (known as the Companions) shared and collected quotations and stories related to the Prophet’s life.

Within the first two centuries after the Prophet’s death, scholars conducted a thorough review of the stories, tracing the origins of each quotation along with the chain of narrators through whom the quotation was passed. Those which were not verifiable were deemed “weak” or even “fabricated,” while others were deemed “authentic” (sahih) and collected into volumes. The most authentic collections of hadith include Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and Sunan Abu Dawud.

The details of the said collection of Authentic Hadiths can be found here.

In the Qur’an, Allah, the exalted one, described Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) as:

“And indeed, you are of a great moral character.”

Reference: Qur’an Chapter 68, Verse 4.

Abū Hurayrah relates that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“I have only been sent to perfect good moral character.”

Reference: Hadith Musnad Ahmad (8595).

About the Prophetic Leadership Masterclass Series Program

Management is more than a century-old discipline that has evolved in the form of organizational theories and management thoughts. The management and leadership principles found in each Module of the “Prophetic Leadership” program are based on the teachings of Islam and the history of ‘seerah’ of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the rightly guided caliphs.

The program will be delivered by 2 Master Facilitators where one is a subject matter expert in Islamic Studies Al-Qur’an and Al-Sunnah (Revealed Knowledge) and the other is an expert in contemporary leadership principles and business practices in today’s context.

Apart from the leadership lessons based on the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the Masterclass Series on the “Prophetic Leadership” will also include how these leadership skills are practiced now in today’s context and successfully demonstrated by leaders in best-in-class businesses and organizations.

This segment of the program will be delivered by the Co-Master Facilitator, Prof Sattar Bawany, our award-winning Chief Executive Officer, and C-Suite Master Executive Coach, Prof Bawany has over 30 years of extensive business (with global P & L responsibility) as well as consulting experience with organizations worldwide and executive coachingof Board Members, CEOs and C-Suite Leaders globally. He has published a series of books and articles on leadership including the latest book, “The Making of a C.R.I.S.I.S. Leader (2025)” (2023) by Business Expert Press, New York, NY.

The content is structured to be specifically designed and aligned to the client organization’s corporate strategy and the desired leadership competencies to drive the implementation of the strategy and the achievement of desired organizational results.

The strategic aim of the program is to provide practical knowledge, skills, and tools required for the organization’s leaders to be holistically & spiritually well-versed, transformational, and critical-thinking leaders, who can confidently guide and lead their teams and create long-lasting impact across the organization and achieve the organization’s specific vision, mission, and values as well as the strategic goals and objectives.

Prophetic Leadership Masterclass: Leading with Clarity, Courage, and Conscience in a Disruptive, VUCA-Heavy, and AI-Driven World

Overview

The world today demands a new kind of leadership.
Not louder, but wiser.
Not reactive, but reflective.
Not transactional, but transformational.

The Prophetic Leadership Masterclass, developed by the Prophetic Leadership Institute (PLI), an affiliate of the Disruptive Leadership Institute (DLI) and grounded in Prof Sattar Bawany’s “Future-Ready Leadership” research, is designed for leaders who want to lead with foresight, moral courage, and human-centered wisdom in a world defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, and disruption (VUCAD).

This masterclass blends timeless prophetic principles with modern leadership science. It equips leaders to act decisively in times of disruption; guided not by ego or fear, but by clarity, compassion, and conscience.

Why Prophetic Leadership Matters Now!

We are living through one of the most turbulent periods in modern history.

Technological disruption, economic uncertainty, political polarization, and environmental crises are reshaping how people work, live, and lead. Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the way decisions are made. Yet in this fast-moving world, what’s missing isn’t more technology but moral clarity.

Many leaders today find themselves overwhelmed. They are expected to deliver results in an environment that changes faster than their organizations can adapt. Strategy cycles are shorter, public trust is thinner, and ethical dilemmas appear daily. In this climate, leadership that relies on charisma, hierarchy, or control simply cannot hold.

What the world needs are leaders who can see beyond the noise, sense what truly matters, and lead with conscience and courage.

That is what Prophetic Leadership represents.

It is leadership grounded in timeless human principles, which includes wisdom, humility, empathy, foresight, and justice — yet applied with modern agility. It calls leaders to rise above the chaos and act not out of fear, ego, or popularity, but out of a deep sense of responsibility to do what is right and purposeful for their people, organizations, and communities.

Prophetic Leadership is not about predicting the future. It’s about preparing people for it. It’s about anchoring decisions in values that do not expire, even as the world transforms. It’s about bringing moral foresight to moments when others only see pressure and complexity.

In an AI-driven and VUCA-heavy world, machines can process data, but only humans can interpret meaning. Algorithms can analyze, but only humans can empathize. Technology can amplify voices, but only authentic leadership can guide hearts. Prophetic Leaders bridge this gap — they bring conscience to competence, compassion to innovation, and courage to uncertainty.

When leaders operate with prophetic clarity, they no longer chase change — they shape it. They inspire confidence even when the path is unclear. They make decisions that outlast headlines and deliver results that endure beyond their tenure.

Prophetic Leadership matters now because leadership today is not just about managing complexity — it’s about anchoring humanity within it. It is about restoring trust in leadership itself.

The next phase of progress for organizations, governments, and nations will not be driven by those who can code faster or build smarter systems, but by those who can lead wisely, courageously, and compassionately.

And that is the essence of Prophetic Leadership.

We live in a world reshaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and social fragmentation. Change is constant, yet trust is fragile.

In this environment, traditional leadership, which is focused on control, compliance, and competition, no longer works. What’s needed are leaders who can see beyond the noise, hold firm to values, and lead people toward shared meaning and moral purpose.

Prophetic Leadership is not about religion.
It’s about relevance, responsibility, and renewal.
It is leadership grounded in foresight, empathy, courage, humility, and purpose — the same qualities that define the moral and ethical foundations of the Malaysia MADANI philosophy.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this one-day masterclass, participants will be able to:

  • Lead with clarity and conviction in the face of rapid technological and societal change.
  • Apply moral courage and ethical foresight in decision-making, especially in AI-driven environments.
  • Create psychologically safe, compassionate, and inclusive workplaces.
  • Build sustainable results by aligning purpose with performance.
  • Strengthen personal integrity and trust as leadership currency.

Core Themes Explored

  1. Leading in a Disruptive, AI-Driven World
    Understanding the real forces shaping the future of leadership and why foresight now matters more than ever.
  2. The Five Dimensions of Prophetic Leadership
    Visionary Foresight. Moral Courage. Compassionate Justice. Authentic Humility. Purpose-Driven Stewardship.
  3. Moral and Ethical Decision-Making in Times of Uncertainty
    Using DLI’s Moral Compass Framework to navigate complex leadership dilemmas with integrity.
  4. Building Emotional Resilience and Psychological Safety
    Creating trust and calm amid chaos, so teams can thrive under pressure.
  5. Driving Purpose to Performance
    Translating moral intent into measurable, sustainable results through DLI’s Lead to Impact Framework.

Who Should Attend

This masterclass is designed for:

  • Senior executives, directors, and heads of departments in the public or private sector.
  • Policymakers, civil servants, and leaders committed to embodying MADANI leadership values.
  • Leadership consultants and change agents shaping culture transformation.
  • Entrepreneurs and future-ready leaders seeking clarity and purpose in disruptive times.

The Value Proposition

Why join this masterclass? Because leadership is no longer about position — it’s about purpose.

The Prophetic Leadership Masterclass will help you:

  • Reframe leadership as moral responsibility, not just authority.
  • Develop foresight to anticipate disruption instead of reacting to it.
  • Strengthen your personal “moral compass” for ethical and transparent decision-making.
  • Lead your organization with greater trust, care, and innovation.
  • Build a leadership legacy aligned with Malaysia MADANI’s vision for a just, compassionate, and prosperous nation.

In a world of automation and uncertainty, the future will belong to leaders who lead from conscience, not convenience.

Program Highlights

  • Evidence-Based Frameworks drawn from DLI’s global research and Future-Ready Leadership book series.
  • Practical Application through case discussions, self-assessment, and foresight simulations.
  • Reflective and Experiential Learning to deepen personal awareness and leadership maturity.
  • Cultural and National Relevance through integration with Malaysia MADANI values and real-world leadership challenges.

Duration & Format

1-Day Intensive Masterclass
Delivered as an in-person or hybrid session.
Facilitated by Prof Sattar Bawany, CEO of Prophetic Leadership Institute (PLI) and Disruptive Leadership Institute LLC (DLI)

Participants receive:

  • A Prophetic Leadership Workbook
  • Self-assessment and reflection tools
  • Certificate of Completion from the Prophetic Leadership Institute

Sample Agenda for the 1-Day Prophetic Leadership Masterclass

The following is a Sample 1-Day Course Outline for the Prophetic Leadership Masterclass, adapted for senior leaders and aligned with the programme’s focus on prophetic leadership and modern organisational relevance. (It may be customised further to the client organization’s context.)

08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast

Participants arrive, network informally, and receive workbooks and self-assessment instruments.

09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Session & Framing the Day

  • Welcome remarks by the sponsoring senior leader (Chairman/CEO)
  • Introduction of Master Facilitators
  • Outline of the day’s objectives and how prophetic leadership links to organizational strategy
  • Brief participant introductions and expectation-setting

09:30 – 10:30 | Module 1 – Foundations of Prophetic Leadership

  • Overview of prophetic leadership: the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and early Caliphate leadership models
  • Key values: sincerity, trust, wisdom, justice
  • Discussion: “What does leadership grounded in character look like in your organisation?

10:30 – 10:45 | Morning Break

10:45 – 12:00 | Module 2 – Translating Prophetic Principles to Contemporary Leadership

  • Mapping classic prophetic virtues to modern leadership challenges (complexity, disruption, ethical ambiguity)
  • Self‐assessment: How aligned am I with these values?
  • Case discussion: A contemporary leadership dilemma — how would the prophetic lens reinterpret the challenge?

12:00 – 13:00 | Module 3 – Leading Self, Then Leading Others

  • Self-leadership: cultivating moral clarity, humility, and foresight
  • Team-leadership: building trust, purpose, and shared values
  • Exercise: In small groups, participants reflect on their current team/organization and identify one area where prophetic leadership insight could make a difference.

13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch & Informal Networking

14:00 – 15:15 | Module 4 – Organizational Excellence through Prophetic Leadership

  • Linking values to culture, strategy, and execution: how to embed leadership grounded in the Qur’an & Sunnah into organizational systems
  • Workshop: “Value-based Decision Making” – using a scenario relevant to the organization, participants apply prophetic leadership principles to chart a course of action.
  • Facilitator reflection: Connecting to modern frameworks (e.g., high-performance organisations, agile leadership) and showing alignment with prophetic models.

15:15 – 15:30 | Afternoon Break

15:30 – 16:30 | Module 5 – Personal Leadership Roadmap & Implementation Planning

  • Individual reflection: What do I commit to doing differently over the next 90 days?
  • Peer coaching triads: each participant shares one leadership challenge and one area of change; peers provide insight and accountability.
  • Facilitators guide participants to craft an action plan tied to KPIs or organizational mission.

16:30 – 17:00 | Closing Session & Executive Dialogue

  • Fireside chat with Master Facilitator(s) and the organization’s senior leader around real-world leadership stories and how prophetic leadership can add impact in today’s VUCA/AI era.
  • Summary of key takeaways, certificate presentation, and next steps for post-programme coaching or reinforcement.

This agenda is designed to balance inspiration (from prophetic leadership heritage), practical application (to the client’s organizational context), and action planning (so participants leave with concrete commitments). It integrates reflection, peer-learning and senior‐leadership engagement to maximise impact.

Conclusion

This is more than a leadership program. It is a personal call to lead differently, with courage, conscience, and compassion.

Join the Prophetic Leadership Masterclass and become the kind of leader the world and Malaysia need right now.

Lead with foresight. Live with integrity. Inspire with purpose.

Contact

For a detailed Course Outline and/or a no-obligation preliminary discussion on this program, please submit your online inquiry here. Alternatively, email us at [email protected].