Leadership in an institution or organization is very important
in determining the success or failure of any institutions. The
need to have good leadership is even more important in a family
institution as it is the first institution in human’s life which affect
all stages of life. However, good leadership today is no longer
practised in many families which cause various problems to arise
in a family. Marital problems such as alimony, nusyuz, disloyal,
communication problem, no religious upbringing and more are
closely related to the aspect of husband’ leadership in a family.
Thus, this article discusses the husband’ leadership from the
Islamic perspective as an important aspect which should be given
attention and empowered to strengthen the family institution
in this country. This research studied and analysed literatureLeadership in an institution or organization is very important
in determining the success or failure of any institutions. The
need to have good leadership is even more important in a family
institution as it is the first institution in human’s life which affect
all stages of life. However, good leadership today is no longer
practised in many families which cause various problems to arise
in a family. Marital problems such as alimony, nusyuz, disloyal,
communication problem, no religious upbringing and more are
closely related to the aspect of husband’ leadership in a family.
Thus, this article discusses the husband’ leadership from the
Islamic perspective as an important aspect which should be given
attention and empowered to strengthen the family institution
in this country. This research studied and analysed literatureLeadership in an institution or organization is very important
in determining the success or failure of any institutions. The
need to have good leadership is even more important in a family
institution as it is the first institution in human’s life which affect
all stages of life. However, good leadership today is no longer
practised in many families which cause various problems to arise
in a family. Marital problems such as alimony, nusyuz, disloyal,
communication problem, no religious upbringing and more are
closely related to the aspect of husband’ leadership in a family.
Thus, this article discusses the husband’ leadership from the
Islamic perspective as an important aspect which should be given
attention and empowered to strengthen the family institution
in this country. This research studied and analysed literaturewritings of Islamic scholars, especially the tafsīr, ḥadīth and fiqh
scholars for clarification of husband’s leadership and its functions
in a family institution. The study found that husband’s leadership
has a wide meaning and it consists of three important functions
namely protection, guidance and control. A good understanding
on husband’s leadership and its function in a family institution
will improve the understanding of integrity and persistence of a
family as well as to prevent misunderstanding about the concept
of leadership in a family