Diseases of the spiritual heart as root causes of moral decay and corruption of justice based on imam al-Ghazali’s analysis

Hassan, Mohd. Kamal (2011) Diseases of the spiritual heart as root causes of moral decay and corruption of justice based on imam al-Ghazali’s analysis. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 7 (13). pp. 2286-2291. ISSN 1819-544X

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Abstract

The paper argues based on the analysis of Imam Al-Ghazali that the major cause of moral decadence in the society today is as a result of non-purification of the diseases of the heart. It makes an analytical exposition of the term Ulu’l-Albab, i.e. men of Intellect as used by the Qur’an to show those men are of high moral standards. Thus, a purified soul will be of moral quality thus reducing corruption and moral decadence in the society.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2913/16250
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Morality, Spiritual Heart, Corruption, Justice, Purification of Soul
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Maznah Zakaria
Date Deposited:	17 Jan 2012 08:38
Last Modified:	11 Feb 2012 22:40
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/16250

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