Islam is a very 'religious' religion where its followers closely follow the Sharia Laws - meaning it is never influenced by traditions (unlike Hinduism). Since there is law that can be imposed on (and probably never will change), it is very easy and vital for a leader who does follow this. As prophet Muhammad did lead the very first movement, Islam quickly gained readers who are 'destined' to help their lives to be more closer with Allah and improve the lives of everyone in the benefit of a positive social impact. They also followed 3 laws, that had to do with brotherhood, nobility and activism.
Such an example is the Ottoman empire, which lasted many centuries.
This is only an insight, as this is all that I know of...
