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INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ETHICS (AKHLAQ) - Coggle Diagram
INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ETHICS
(AKHLAQ)
DEFINITION OF AKHLAQ
The most related term of ethics in Islamic context is 'khuluq' or 'akhlaq' (plural)
Akhlaq can be defined as the practice of virtue and morality or the Islamic disposition of a person
Akhlaq is an important element of a person’s faith (iman). It reflects a person’s behavior towards Allah, himself and other human beings. Generally, someone who has good faith also has good akhlaq.
Akhlaq outlines the right and wrong of a person’s behavior.
The disposition that existed in an individual
can be caused by:
Natural character in which human are
born with (fitrah).
Habits due to repetitive doing of a
character
Continuous practice of a character
SOURCES OF ISLAMIC ETHICS
Quran
The divine book of revelation consisting of
words from Allah.
The Quran stipulates the right and wrong, as well as the prohibited and permissible conducts of Muslims.
The Quran does not only explain on the beliefs and religious practices of Muslims but also consists of description on ethical standards and guidelines for Muslims.
Islam has provided rules and guidelines for its believers to control their life in all aspects including commercial and economic transactions as well as social interactions.
Sunnah
Derived from the reports of recorded sayings, personal teachings, practices, behaviour, character and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad that exemplify the teachings of Islam.
The Prophet Muhammad is the ultimate role model for Muslims in terms of how they should conduct themselves.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF ISLAMIC
ETHICAL SYSTEM
Divine Pleasure as the objective of man’s life
Muslims believe that behaving ethically is one way to prove their devotion to Allah.
A man who believe in Allah as his Creator will behave in such a way that can attain the pleasure of Allah.
Permeates all spheres of life
Islamic ethical system covers every aspect of human life.
Islamic ethical values applies to man’s individual and collective life including commercial affairs.
DIMENSIONS OF ETHICS IN ISLAM
Ethics towards
Allah
Ethics towards other human beings
Ethics towards other creatures
Ethics towards innermost self