* REVIEW OF LITERATURE

ON PUBLIC ETHICS

Prepared by: Jomar A. Abdulgafar

ISLAMIC ETHICAL
THEORY
stipulates that all forms of behavior
must be judged on the basis of two
interrelated dimensions - psychological
and behavioral dimension.

Psychological Dimension

relates to the primary motive of the individual in

doing something or in behaving the way he does.
Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) said:

"Verily the rewards of deeds

depends upon the intention and
every person will get the reward
according to what he has intended."
 Behavioral Dimension

pertains to the manner of

performing an act.
acts are broadly categorized
into two: sacred acts and
Sacred Acts
secular acts.
refer to acts that are done in relation to religious
rites like praying, fasting, performing
pilgrimage, giving zakat or alms and etc.

must be performed strictly in

accordance with the way Prophet
Muhammad (s.a.w) did it.
Secular Acts
Acts that are not directly related to
religious rites such as: doing household
chores, performing office works, playing
and other similar deeds.
Should be performed preferably in
accordance with the way Prophet
Muhammad (s.a.w) did them with due
consideration of the prevailing conditions
and circumstances.
 Using different perspectives of
ethical theory discussed in
Chapter 2 as background,

*Islamic Ethical Theory falls

largely on Revelation Theory

*It partly supports the contention

of Empirical, Rational and
Consequential Theories.
 SHUKRAN!

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