HAMKA’s concept of moderation an analysis
Islam advocates balance between spiritual, emotional, and cognitive aspects of human life. Any imbalance between these aspects may tarnish the real image of Islam. Concentration on the informational and cognitive aspects of the religion and disregard of the endeavor towards excellence will create...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia
2011
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/21844/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/21844/1/4-HAMKAG%C3%87%C3%96S_CONCEPT_OF_MODERATION_%28WASA%2B%C3%96IYYAH.pdf |
| Summary: | Islam advocates balance between spiritual, emotional, and cognitive aspects of
human life. Any imbalance between these aspects may tarnish the real image of
Islam. Concentration on the informational and cognitive aspects of the religion
and disregard of the endeavor towards excellence will create imbalance
between ÊmÉn, islÉm and iÍsÉn. Likewise, Islam strikes a balance between
individualism and collectivism. Man’s relationship with his Creator is the basis
of moral attitude of man towards his fellow men namely, interpersonalrelationship.
This is the real basis of Islamic morality or ethical system. Islam
enjoins wisdom, balance, moderation and tolerance in all affairs. Moderation or
balance is not only as general characteristic of Islam, but it is its fundamental
landmark. This article attempts to analyze HAMKA’s Concept of Moderation
based on his book “Falsafah Hidup” (Philosophy of life). |
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