Ethical teaching of the Qur'an as a vital Instrument of social harmony
Date
2011
Authors
Adegoke, K.A.
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Publisher
Keffi Journal of Religions, Department of Religious Studies, Nassarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.
Abstract
This paper examines one of the importance of the Qur'an to the humanity in an area of social ethics. It is contended that beyond the spiritual benefit of the Qur'an to people, It also serves humanity in a great immense one
of which is highlighted in this paper. The paper throws light on the ethical teaching of the Qur'an in relation to the social welfare of the society. The superiority of the Qur'anic ethics over the modern day secular ethics is also highlighted. The various ethical teaching of the Qur'an are highlighted and discussed with a view of showing how suitable and workable they are in this modern age and modern society. It ultimately submits that the Qur'anic ethics is the most appropriate means of ensuring of social harmony in any given society and there is a need to interprete its application to suit the modern day society.
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Keywords
Humanity , Social ethics , Spiritual benefit of quran , Ethical teaching of the Quran , Research Subject Categories::HUMANITIES and RELIGION::Religion/Theology::Islamology
Citation
Adegoke, K. A. (2011). Ethical teaching of the Qur'an as a vital Instrument of social harmony" in Akamidu, R. A (ed.), Keffi Journal of Religions, Department of Religious Studies, Nassarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria, 89-98.