Abstract
This subject will explain the development of Islamic Spirituality from Prophet Muhammad's time until now to help students understand the importance and the role of purification of the heart within the discipline of Islamic spirituality. This will provide the opportunity to critically evaluate spiritual orders of the past and the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
The historical development of Islamic spiritualityOstentation, seeking reputation, boasting and arroganceIniquity, envy and angerMiserliness, wantonness, love of the world and fear of povertyHeedlessness, vanity, fantasising and antipathy towards deathFalse hopes, relying on other than God, displeasure with Divine DecreeNegative thoughts, derision of others and displeasure with blameComprehensive treatment of the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Engagement and Participation
2. Presentation
3. Reflective Journal
4. Online Exam
Assumed knowledge
Students should have a good understanding of the basic concepts of spirituality as covered in ISL170; the heart, soul and the spirit. Students would also need to have understanding of the Islamic worldview as covered in ISL100.