Filial piety in confucianism and Islam: a comparative literary analysis of Quran, Hadith and four Chinese classics

Muhamad Shukri, Abdul Salam and Abdullah @ Chuah Hock Leng, Osman and Othman, Normala (2011) Filial piety in confucianism and Islam: a comparative literary analysis of Quran, Hadith and four Chinese classics. Islam and Civilisational Renewal, 3 (1). pp. 133-153. ISSN 2041-871X

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Abstract

This article is an attempt to compare the teachings of Confucius and Islam, specifically The Four Books, which are authoritative works on Confucius, and the original sources of Islam, Qur’ān and Sunnah. The Four Books are the most quoted sources of Confucius’ thought, namely The Great Learning (Da Xue 大学), The Doctrine of the Mean (Zhong Yong 中庸), The Confucian Analects (Lun Yu 论) and The Works of Mencius (Mengzi 孟子). The focus shall be on the concept of family and filial piety as found in Confucianism and Qur’ān and Sunnah. Both the teachings of Confucius and Islam emphasise the importance of virtues, ties and order in the family system, for example, the husband is the head of the family and responsible for the family’s existence and security. Islam and Confucianism are both patriarchal, and the husband and men are protectors of the family and deserve much respect. Young members of the family must respect and obey the elders and vice versa. To Confucius, these virtues are the heavenly way and must be cultivated and developed accordingly as li (礼) or good manners from an early age. The young and old must be treated according to their age. Similar values are also upheld in Islam. However, there are also differences between the two approaches which shall be highlighted as well.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1583/15846
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Confucianism and Islam, Qur'an, Hadith, chinese classics
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP171 Relation of Islam to other religions
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion
Depositing User:	Aassociate Professor Osman Abdullah @ Chuah Hock Leng
Date Deposited:	19 Apr 2012 08:23
Last Modified:	09 Mar 2014 16:19
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/15846

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