Course Syllabus Course Information: Course Title: Islamic Ethics Course Code: FC 501 (original) (raw)

M.A. Course: Islamic Ethics (FC 501)

As part of the shared courses among all Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) students and possibly also open for students from outside QFIS, this course is meant to introduce students from different backgrounds and specializations to the broad scholarly discipline and rich heritage of Islamic ethics. This course will roughly be divided into three main parts. During the first part, students will get knowledge about the theoretical principles and doctrines of Islamic ethics and the key contributions to this field made by classical and contemporary Muslim scholars. The second part will be dedicated to the relevance and application of these principles and doctrines to contemporary issues related to various fields like finance and business, social and political affairs, interreligious and inter-cultural and issues, and biomedical sciences. During the third part, students will get engaged in a problem-based learning. In this practically oriented part of the course, students will critically evaluate what they have learnt during the first two parts of the course. They will be asked to present case studies of ethical dilemmas from their own specializations and to investigate how theoretical Islamic ethics can be applied to such real life situations.

Islamic Ethics Exploring its Principles and Scope

International Journal of Applied Ethics, 2024

Islamic ethics is deeply rooted in the teachings of the Qur'an and the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), which together provide the moral framework for guiding Muslims. At the heart of this ethical system is the core belief in the oneness and supremacy of Allah (Tawhid). This belief in Tawhid mandates submission to His will and encourages Muslims to cultivate and embody virtuous qualities in all aspects of life. The teachings of Islam are not just abstract ideals but are intended to guide individuals in their personal conduct, interactions with others, and their roles within larger societal structures. The ethical principles derived from the Qur'an and the Sunnah offer comprehensive guidance on how to live a just, compassionate, and honorable life.The scope of Islamic ethics is broad, encompassing personal behavior, social relationships, economic dealings, and even governance. The Qur'an and Hadith collectively address various virtues such as justice, compassion, honesty, and respect for others, providing a framework that informs how Muslims engage with the world around them. For instance, the Qur'an emphasizes fairness in trade and transparency in dealings, while the Hadith often highlight the importance of kindness and humility in personal interactions. This ethical guidance is intended to promote a balanced and equitable society, reflecting the divine principles of mercy and fairness.Studying Islamic ethics requires a multifaceted approach that integrates both analytical and descriptive methods. Researchers analyze the ethical principles found in the Qur'an and Hadith, exploring how these principles have been interpreted and applied throughout history. This examination often involves looking at how Islamic ethics has evolved in response to various historical and cultural contexts, and how it continues to address contemporary issues. By delving into these teachings, scholars aim to uncover the deeper philosophical foundations of Islamic ethics and understand their practical implications. This research is not only important for Muslims seeking to live according to their faith but also contributes to broader discussions on ethics and morality. By offering insights into how Islamic principles inform ethical behavior and decision-making, this research provides valuable perspective that can enrich the understanding of ethics for both Muslims and non-Muslims. It highlights the relevance of Islamic ethics in fostering moral and just societies and contributes to the global dialogue on universal values and ethical practices.

Philosophy of Ethics In Muslim Society

Journal of Positive School Psychology, 2022

Islamic ethics are discussed in this study from a definitional and academic standpoint. It emphasizes the necessity for Islamic ethics to be systematically relevant to modern situations, which calls for the growth of Islamic ethics as a full discipline capable of handling all obstacles, including conceptual, practical, normative, and applicative ones. According to the researcher, a proper ethics definition should cover habits, character traits, and morally significant conduct. Islamic ethics should effectively handle metaethical, normative, and practical aspects of the topic as a field of study of utmost practical importance. Islamic jurisprudence gives the finest available technique for the field to meet the needs of normativity and application, whereas Islamic ethics is drawn from revealed knowledge. The researcher contends that reducing Islamic ethics to virtue ethics is unreasonable because a detailed examination of the subject's sources would show that Islamic ethics is an integrated area that includes virtue ethics, categorical imperative theory, commission ethics, etc. The Qur'an, in particular, offers ethical insights that should guide Muslim communities' social reformers. This paper defines Islamic ethics using the Qur'an. It then examines the major issues in Islamic nations and their ethical underpinnings to emphasize Islamic ethics as a solution. This interdisciplinary qualitative study uses Qur'an thematic commentary and remedy approaches, merging sociology and ethics.

Heritage of Islamic ethics and contemporary issues: a call for relevantization

This study addresses the subject of Islamic ethics from definitional and disciplinary perspectives. It highlights the need for relevantization of Islamic ethics to contemporary issues in a systematic manner which, in turn, calls for development of Islamic ethics as a complete discipline with ability to meet all types of challenges: conceptual, practical, normative, applicative, etc. Regarding the definitional issue, different from and more expansive than the traditional understanding of al-ākhlāq, the researcher argues that a proper definition of ethics should include ethically relevant habits, character, and behavior in its subject matter. As an academic discipline of paramount, practical significance, Islamic ethics should adequately address metaethical, normative, and applicative aspects of the subject. In terms of metaethics, Islamic ethics is derived from revealed knowledge; whereas, principles of Islamic jurisprudence (uṣūl al-fīqh) offers the best available methodology for the discipline in meeting demands of normativity and application. Regarding the nature of the subject of Islamic ethics, the researcher argues that understanding Islamic ethics as virtue ethics is unjustifiable reduction because a careful study of the subject from its sources would prove that Islamic ethics is rather an integrated field comprising of virtues ethics, divine command theory, duty-based ethics, etc. Therefore, Islamic ethics should be developed, taught, and learned as a whole composite of above-mentioned elements.

Ethical Principles of the Islamic Faith – Insights for the Modern World

Business and Management Research, 2018

The Islamic faith is viewed by many across the world with limited understanding and the image of Muslims has been tarnished by radical members of that religion whose actions do not reflect the religion’s core beliefs. Because Muslims represent the world’s second largest religious group with more than 1.6 billion adherents, understanding the ethical principles of the Islamic faith is in the interest of others throughout the world who live, do business, and/or associate with Muslims. In this paper we examine principles of the Islamic faith, as set forth in the Qu’ran and the Sunnah, and compare them with twelve other well-recognized ethical perspectives, comparing differences and similarities. We suggest that understanding the tenets of the Islamic faith will enable others to interact more effectively with Muslims as colleagues, business associates, and community members.

ETHICAL PERCEPTIONS IN ISLAM E PROSIDING ISLAC 2017.pdf

Islam contains a general code of conduct; there is neither much doubt nor disagreement on this. That Islam as both a religion and way of life encompasses all religious issues and affairs affecting human‘s life is also a fact unchallenged by those of consummate mind. One important aspect of all facets of Islamic discussions, that upon which all arguments sprout and agreements are either diverged and/or reached, that which for its effectiveness also relies on intellectual foundation, is al-Akhlaq (the Ethic). Ethic cum conduct is pertinent in Islamic Shari'ah, Law, regulations, and legislation. Ethic could be explained in many ways and aspects, it differs from one perspective to the other, and sometimes from one individual to the other, but seldom from one religion to the other, at least this is one area this paper would like to maintain. This paper thus seeks to explore the meaning of ethics and the perceptions it has in Islam in the light of Khalid bin Jum'ah bin 'Uthman al-Kharraz‘s Mawsu'ah al-Akhlaq. It is also the aim of the paper to expatiate the relation cum the importance of, and the roles played by, ethic in jurisdiction. The paper commonly employs qualitative library approach in collecting and analyzing the data. The paper maintains that the core values and sources of ethic and conduct is found in Islam, but unfortunately its positive employment among the Muslims might not be as encouraging and emulating. Keywords: Al-Akhlaq, Ethic, Islam, Khalid al-Kharraz, Mawsu'ah al-Akhlaq, Perceptions.