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ISLAMIC ETHICS- ETHICS

OF THE SOUL


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This is an added lecture under the topic

Ethical Principles in Business

An introduction to Islamic Ethics and how

Islam views ethics in life.


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Learning Outcomes

At the end of this lecture, students will beable to:

1. Explain the importance of ethics and the

worldview from the perspective of Islam.

2. Internalize the role of humans as

Khalifah of Allah.


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Islamic Ethics: Ethics of the Soul

Integrates the inner and outer aspects of an

individuals life (Ibn. Manzur, 1990 : 86; Miqdad

Yaldin, 1973.

It concerns individual physical development with

priority on the soul developmentwhich is crucial

to the individuals behaviour and character

development.

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Islamic Ethics: Ethics of the Soulcontinue..

The foundation of Islamic ethics ( i.e. ethics ofthe soul) is the Al- Quran and al- Sunnah.

The values of the soulare universal andconsistent without having to separate human,physical and spiritual values determined by Allahs.w.t.

These valuesshall remain unaffectedbychanges by external conditions andcircumstances of life(al Maududi, 1978:36).


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Values of Good Muslims (Mumin)

Allah says in the Noble Quran:For Believers (those of iman) are those who, when God

is mentioned, Feel the tremour in their hearts, And when

they hear His Signs rehearsed, find Their faith

strengthened, And put (all) their trust (tawakkal) In theirLord;

( Al Anfaal: 9: 2)

That is those who establish regular prayers, and spend (or give freely) part of the rezq or gifts We have given

Them for sustenance.

( Al Anfaal: 9:3)


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Values and Ethic Components in Islamic Management

Religious values

Taqwa (integritybeing upright), Gratitude ( syukur), Ihsan(benevolence), Tawakkal (reliance on Allah),

Muhasabah (self evaluation), Justice,

Amar makruf nahi munkar (promoting good and forbidding evil).

Professional Values

Education, Skill, Honesty, Punctuality, Trustworthy,

Syura( consultation).

Personal Values

Accountability, Moderation, Excellence, Patience, Tolerance, Humble,Salam.

Quality Values

Quality, Productivity, Itqan (i.e. the level of quality work), Istiqamah

( i.e. being straight and steadfast), Efficiency, Creativity, Innovation,

Collectivity , Ihsan (benevolence i.e. being kind and helpful)).

(Source: Paper The Role of Islamic Ethics in Organizations: An Experience in Malaysia

Norazzah Kamri and Khairiah Salwa Hj. Mokhtar, USM)


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DEVELOPING THE CORRECT

WORLDVIEW

Developing the correct worldview is important.

- God-centered Worldview vs Secular

Worldview which separates world and

religious affairs

- the importance of integrating worldly affairs with

religion. Islam as a way of life.


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Did you think that We had created you in

play (without any purpose), and that you

would not be brought back to Us?

(Al-Muminun 23:115)


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MAN

His creationis for a purpose

Comes into the world innocent but must be

guided

Has to succeed in this world to succeed in thenext

Must develop a world view that will allow him tosuccess


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WORLDVIEW

Determines our actions

Different from person to person

Worldview can take us away from or closer to

our purpose

Worldview must be accurate, positive and

motivating


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THE ANOINTMENT

Behold, thy Lord said to the angels:

I will create a vicegerent (khalifah) onearth.

(Al Baqarah 1:30 )


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Man is informed of his role in a directstatement.

Man is in a unique position

That of a guardian


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SPECIAL CREATION

Allah breathed His spirit into Man.

but He fashioned him in due proportionand breathed into him something of his

spirit.

(As Sajdah 32:9)

Given the ability to know Allah intimately


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MAN IS SPECIAL

Given the highest degree of free will

Intellectis like no other

Good by choice. Given inner control

Accountablefor all actions


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CHOSEN ONE

We have indeed created man in the best of

moulds,

(At Tin 95:4)

Go back to our role as Khalifah of Allah


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Doing good and forbidding Evil

Let there arise out of you a band of people

inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is

right and forbidding what is wrong. They

are the ones to attain felicity (success).

(Ali Imran 3: 104)


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THREE AREAS OF

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Self

2. Society

3. Physical World


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THREE RESPONSIBILITIES

Make yourself good

Help others be good

Make the physical world good


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Make yourself good

Start with self

We cannot preach goodness if we do notembody goodness ourselves

Clear instructions in Quran & Sunnah


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HELP OTHERS BE GOOD

We can only help

Their free-will will make the choices

Their world view will determine their actions

The believers, men and women, are protectors one of another: theyenjoin what is just, and forbid what is evil:

( At Taubah 9:71)


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MAKE THE PHYSICAL WORLD GOOD

See you not (o men) that Allah has subjected for

you whatsoever is in the heavens andwhatsoever is in the Earth,

(Luqman 31:20)

Man is duty bound to keep the physical world in abalanced state.


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CARRYING OUT

RESPONSIBILITIES

I heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless

him and grant him peace, say, Whoever of yousees something wrong should change it with hishand; if he cannot, then with his tongue; if hecannot, then with his heart, and this is the

weakest form of belief.

(Muslim)


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BE GENTLE WHILE CARRYING

RESPONSIBILITIES

And it was by Gods grace that thou (O

Prophet) did deal gently with thy followers:for if thou had been harsh and hard ofheart , they would indeed have brokenaway from thee.

(Ali Imran 3: 159)

Must be gentle in dealing with others.


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TAQWA

An individual with Taqwawill sincerely obey the rules ofAllah and be grateful to Him.

To carry out responsibilities, we must know what is right

and what is wrong.

We must be in a state of consciousness

We must be in a state of remembrance of Allah.

In Islam, it must be enlightened obedience; not blindobedience.


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LIFE IS A JIHAD

Our entire life is a jihad.

It is a struggle to do the best in the name of goodness.

Every step towards good and away from evil is a Jihad.

It is a life long struggle.

Has to be done in the best of manner.


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invite (all) to the Way of the Lord with

wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue

with them in ways that are best and most

gracious

(Surah An- Nahl, 16:125)

Ihsan (benevolence i.e. being kind and helpful).


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OUR RESPONSIBILITY

Humansare responsible for the progression (oreven the regression) of the Earth.

Being Khalifahis THE MOST IMPORTANT

ROLE. A leader on this Earth.

Unique and special role

We are part of Allahs plan

We have specific duties


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ALL ABOUT BALANCE

Say: Travel through the earth and see

how He makes the first creation, so willAllah produce a later creation: for Allah

has power over all things.

(AlAnkabut 29;20)


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But seek, with that (wealth) that Allah hasbestowed on you, the home of the Hereafter,and forget not your portion of lawful enjoymentin this world; and do good as Allah has been

good to you, and seek not mischief in the land.Verily Allah likes not the Mufsidan( those whocommit great crimes and sins, oppressors,tyrants, mischief makers, corrupters)

(Al Qasas 20:77)


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Life is a balance

The importance of taking the middle road

That is to say. That people may tend to fall into error by going

to the extremes of too much or too little.

Thus, there are times when Muslims, in their desire to be

good may be extreme in their opinions/understandings of

Islam, making the religion difficult for themselves, their families

and for the society at large.

(Source: Khaliq Ahmad (2009) Management from an

Islamic Perspective; Pearson)


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A LIFE OF WORSHIP

The two books (AlQuran and Hadith/

Sunnah) must be studied in balance

Will lead to better understanding and

better practice

Entire life is one of worship/ Ibadah


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Say (O Muhammad SAW): Verily, my salat (prayer), my sacrifice, my living, and my dyingare for Allah, the Lord of the Alamin (the

Cherisher of the Worlds)

(mankind, jinns and all that exists).

(Al-Anam 6 :162)


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Allah (SWT)says in the noble Quran :

Verily those who say Our Lord is Allah, andremain firm on that path (steadfast), on them

shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

(AlAhqaaf, 26 : 13)


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THANK YOU

Reference: Notes from Khalifah Method of Parenting Seminar, 11 Apr,

2009, UTP. Organized by PETRONITA Perak Branch


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Group Discussion

Currently, consumers are deprived of sugar supply in the market.

No sugar is sold in all Tronoh and Seri Iskandar retail outlets.

If this problem persists, consumers are going to feel the pain,

especially muslim consumers who are going to celebrate Hari RayaAidil Fitri soon.

In your view, what are the reasons that have led to this problem?

Recommend ways to improve the situation.

How can the government intervene to overcome this problem?

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