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ISF 410 - Islamic Moral Philosophy

Faculty of Islamic Sciences · Islamic Sciences (Arabic) · Undergraduate

ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Gör. Heba EZZAT

Course Objective

To inform the studens what is philosophical and religious ethics, main features of ethical behaviour, Qur'anic and prophetical foundations of Islamic ethis. And to give them and discuss with them some ethical tiaching of Muslim thinkers and to make them gain ethical sensitivity.

Course Content

Philosophy of ethics, religious ethic, ethical values and behaviours. Ethical values in Qur'an and Hadis (Prophetical sayings). Ethical values according to Muslim thinkers (theologians, sufis and philosophers)

Required Resources

Ethics between Islam and ancient doctrines and religions, Jamal Nassar, Arab Family House, Istanbul, I, 2021

Recommended Resources

1- In Philosophy and Ethics, Muhammad Kamal Jaafar, University Library, Cairo, 1968
2- Philosophy of Ethics in Islam, Muhammad Jawad Ghanima, House of Knowledge for the Millions, Beirut, First Edition, 1977
3- Moral Philosophy, Its Origin and Development, Tawfiq Al Tawil, The Knowledge Establishment, Al-Qandandiya, First Edition, 1960

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. 1. Has theoretical and comprehensive knowledge of the field.
  2. 2. The practice can transform the formation of the field.
  3. 3. Gains a background to conduct postgraduate scientific research related to the field.

Core Area Distribution

(22) Humanities%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerExercise and PracticePresentationSimulationSelf studyProblem Solving

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)14228
Out of Class Study Period14342
Midterm11515
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final11515

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1The place of morals in IslamReading about the topic of the lesson
2Means that help build moralsReading about the topic of the lesson
3Islam's interest in moralsReading about the topic of the lesson
4Ethics, Politics, and Economics in IslamReading about the topic of the lesson
5Characteristics of Islamic ethicsReading about the topic of the lesson
6Rabbinical source - realistic and applicable - characterized by universality and general - concern for intentionReading about the topic of the lesson
7Ethical aspects addressed by IslamReading about the topic of the lesson
8Midterm examMidterm exam
9Applied models of Islamic ethicsReading about the topic of the lesson
10Honesty - honesty - fairnessReading about the topic of the lesson
11Courage - patience - dreamReading about the topic of the lesson
12Loyalty - humility - modestyReading about the topic of the lesson
13Mercy - CharityReading about the topic of the lesson
14Chastity and restraintReading about the topic of the lesson
15RevisionRevision
16final examfinal exam