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Towards a systematic Qura’nic theory of personality

Hisham Abu-Raiya Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, IsraelCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 217-233 | Received 31 Aug 2011, Accepted 11 Nov 2011, Published online: 16 Jan 2012
 
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Abstract

Based on hermeneutic interpretation of the Holy Qura’n and the theoretical suggestions of the eminent Muslim thinker Al-Ghazali, a Qura’nic theory of personality is articulated. Eight main interrelated concepts have been identified in the present analysis and serve as the building blocks of a Qura’nic theory of personality: nafs (psyche), nafs ammarah besoa’ (evil-commanding psyche), al-nafs al-lawammah (the reproachful psyche), roh (spirit), a’ql (intellect), qalb (heart), al-nafs al-mutmainnah (the serene psyche) and al-nafs al-marid’a (the sick psyche). The Qura’nic theory of personality is psychospiritual, structural, dynamic, topographic, holistic, and holds a largely negative view of human nature. The implications of this theory for research and practice are discussed.

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