Effects of spiritual intelligence from Islamic perspective on emotional intelligence

Md. Aftab, Anwar and Osman-Gani, AAhad M. and Rahman, Muhammad Sabbir (2020) Effects of spiritual intelligence from Islamic perspective on emotional intelligence. Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, 11 (1). pp. 1759-0817. ISSN 1759-0817

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Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this study is to develop a spiritual intelligence scale from an Islamic perspective. In addition, this research explores the relationship of spiritual intelligence from an Islamic perspective with emotional intelligence among the students of higher learning institutions in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from 250 students from different higher learning institutions in Malaysia. Findings – The findings of the study show the relationships of spiritual intelligence from an Islamic perspective and emotional intelligence. Statistically significant relationships were found between four dimensions of spiritual intelligence from an Islamic perspective (e.g. transcendental awareness, meaning of life, patience and forgiveness) and emotional intelligence. Originality/value – The contribution of human intelligence in the development higher learning institution is remarkable. Most research found on spiritual intelligence is from traditional and Western perspective with very limited studies found from an Islamic perspective. The purpose of the current study is to construct a spiritual intelligence from an Islamic perspective and empirically validate the items. The study also looks for relationships of spiritual intelligence from an Islamic perspective and emotional intelligence among the students of higher learning institutions.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6160/78188
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Spiritual intelligence, Emotional intelligence, Islamic perspective, Higher learning institutions
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H71 General works H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG3368 Islamic Banking and Finance
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics
Depositing User:	Professor AAhad Osman-Gani
Date Deposited:	30 Jan 2020 17:17
Last Modified:	30 Jan 2020 17:17
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/78188

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