Islamic ethics

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Islamic ethics is the moral philosophy within Islam that derives principles of right conduct from the Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic theological and mystical traditions, guiding personal behavior, social justice, and spiritual development.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf branch of Islamic studies
ethical system
moral philosophy
religious ethics
aimsAt human flourishing in this world and the hereafter
moral refinement
pleasure of God
social justice
appliesTo Muslim communities
Muslim individuals
basedOn Hadith
Islamic mysticism
Islamic theology
Qur’an
Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad
analogical reasoning
consensus of scholars
fiqh
usul al‑fiqh
emphasizes Day of Judgment
accountability before God
avoidance of harm
balance between rights and duties
intention
promotion of benefit
guides economic conduct
environmental responsibility
family relations
personal behavior
political conduct
spiritual development
war and peace
hasCoreValue God‑consciousness
care for the poor
compassion
forgiveness
generosity
gratitude
humility
justice
kindness to neighbors
mercy
modesty
patience
protection of intellect
protection of life
protection of lineage
protection of property
protection of religion
repentance
respect for parents
sincerity
tawhid
trustworthiness
truthfulness
hasNotableScholar Al‑Farabi
Al‑Ghazali
Al‑Raghib al‑Isfahani
Ibn Miskawayh
Ibn Rushd
historicallyDevelopedIn classical Islamic civilization
influencedBy Greek philosophy
Persian ethical literature
Sufi traditions
relatedConcept akhlaq
maqasid al‑sharia
sharia
tasawwuf

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Sufism
influenced

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