Introduction

• EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE tells us how to take

intelligent decision during the emotional state.
• ISLAM has given us a complete code of balanced life
from all angels and under all circumstance
Emotional Intelligence and
Islam
• Some Psychological research and the definition
EQ
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Daniel Coleman defines EQ ," Abilities which

include self control, zeal and persistence and
the ability to motivate oneself “
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• Emotional Intelligence doesn't mean being soft

– it means being intelligent about emotions –
a different way of being smart.
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Emotional Intelligence and
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Steve Hein defines EQ as ,"The combination of
innate emotional sensitivity with learned
emotional management skills which together
lead to long term happiness and survival"
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• Emotional intelligence is your ability to

acquire and apply knowledge from your
emotions and the emotions of others in order
to be more successful and lead a more
fulfilling life and career.
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 Emotional Intelligence and
Islam
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ISLAM is not just a worship program, but a

comprehensive, intelligent and practical life
system.
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ISLAM teaches moderation in everything,

aiming to create equilibrium so that one is
always at peace with one’s self, the universe,
and Allah. It is advised to avoid extremes in
negative or positive emotions, as any
extremes are destructive if left uncontrolled.
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Emotional Intelligence and
Islam
ISLAM does not lay much emphasis on
hereditary intelligence (IQ) but its focus is on
emotional intelligence.
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Emotions are given their due place of

importance in all Islamic teachings as
fundamental elements of the human soul.
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 EQ
• According to few psychologist and
philosophers emotional intelligence can be
further divided domains
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•1-Self Awareness Intra

•2-Managing Emotions personal

•3-Motivating oneself

•4-Recognizing emotions in others or Empathy

Inter
personal
•5-Handling relationships