islam ethics Flashcards
1
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sources of ethics
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- Quran - literal word of Allah
- Hadith & sunna - sayings & teachings of Muhammad
- “Lay in the ground the plant at hand even if it is the last day on earth”
- Salat - one of pillars, 5 daily prayers - ask Allah for guidance & support in the good/challenging times
- Conscience
- Shariah law - jurisprudence analysed by scholars thru intrpretation of sacred texts & modern sources
2
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muhammad quote
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Lay in the ground the plant at hand even if it is the last day on earth”
3
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ethic teachings
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tawhid, akhira, khalifa, amana
4
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tawhid quote
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- “He it is who created for you, all that Is on earth” (surah 2:29)
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khalifa quote
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- ‘It Is he who appointed you his caliph on this earth” (surah 35:39)
6
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quran quote (waste)
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- “Waste not in excess, for God does not love the wasters” (Quran 7:31)
