Objectives:

1. Learn the importance of self-purification.
2. Identify practical steps for self-discipline and purification.
3. Understand the benefits of self-purification.


Lesson One: Self-Purification

Unit One: Purification

Objectives: 

1. Explain the importance of self-monitoring and its purpose.
2. Understand how divine supervision is realized.
3. Describe the harms resulting from neglecting self-monitoring (accountability).


Lesson Two: Accountability & Self-Monitoring

Unit Two: Accountability 

Objectives: 

1. Understand the meaning of conceit and boastfulness.
2. Identify the signs and effects of conceit and boastfulness
3. Understand methods of treating conceit and boastfulness.


Lesson Three: Conceit & Showing Off

Unit Three: Conceit 

Objectives: 

1. Understand the concepts of arrogance and humility.
2. Identify the signs of arrogance and humility.
3. Understand the methods for curing arrogance.

Lesson Four: Arrogance and Humility

Unit Four: Arrogance 

Objectives: 

1. Understand the role of our Speech in maintaining faith.
2. Understand the consequences of lying and name-calling.
3. Understand the causes and cures for dishonesty and verbal aggression.

Lesson Five: Dishonesty and Verbal Abuse

Unit Five: Dishonesty

Objectives: 

1. Understand the meanings of backbiting and foul language.
2. Identify the reasons that lead to backbiting and using foul language.
3. Learn how to avoid backbiting and using foul language.

Lesson Six: Backbiting and Foul Language

Unit Six: Backbiting 

Objectives: 

1. Understand the meanings of impulsiveness and anger.
2. Identify the reasons for anger and impulsiveness.
3. Identify strategies to manage impulsiveness and anger.

Lesson Seven: Anger and Impulsiveness

Unit Seven: Anger 

Objectives: 

1. Understand the meanings of envy and jealousy.
2. Identify the causes and consequences of envy and jealousy.
3. Understand how to avoid envy and jealousy.

Lesson Eight: Envy and Jealousy

Unity Eight: Envy 

Objectives: 

1. Understand the meanings of suspicion and spying.
2. Identify the causes and consequences of suspicion and spying.
3. Discover strategies to prevent suspicion and spying.

Lesson Nine: Suspicion and Spying

Unit Nine: Suspicion 

Objectives: 

1. Understand the meanings of hypocrisy and deception.
2. Determine the reasons behind hypocrisy and deception.
3. Discover techniques to address and prevent hypocrisy and dishonesty.

Lesson Ten: Hypocrisy and Deception

Unit Ten: Hypocrisy

Objectives: 

1. Understand the meanings of vanity and self-admiration.
2. Identify the causes and consequences of vanity and self-admiration.
3. Learn methods to treat and avoid vanity and self-admiration.

Lesson Eleven: Vanity and Self-Admiration

Unit Eleven: Vanity

Objectives:

1. Understand the meanings of greed and stinginess.
2. Identify the causes and consequences of greed and stinginess.
3. Learn methods to treat and avoid greed and stinginess.

Lesson Twelve: Greed and Stinginess

Unit Twelve: Greed

Objectives: 

1. Understand the meanings of injustice and oppression.
2. Identify the causes and consequences of injustice and oppression.
3. Learn methods to treat and avoid injustice and oppression.

Lesson Thirteen: Injustice and Oppression

Unit Thirteen: Injustice

This course on Islamic ethics is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the moral principles that underpin a virtuous life in accordance with Islamic teachings. It delves into the virtues that cultivate righteousness and the vices that hinder spiritual growth and societal harmony. Rooted in the Quran, the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), and the wisdom of the Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them), these lessons serve as a guide to refining character, fostering self-awareness, and building meaningful relationships.The lessons are structured to address fundamental ethical concepts, exploring their definitions, causes, consequences, and remedies. Each lesson focuses on a specific moral trait or vice, offering practical steps for self-improvement and actionable guidance to integrate these principles into daily life. The course emphasizes the interplay between individual conduct and community well-being, illustrating how personal ethics contribute to a just and harmonious society.

Foundations in Islamic Ethics

Jafar Muhibullah

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