Discovering the Self in Islam: Self-Striving, Self-Regard, and Self-Neglect

Authors

  • Mustafa Tekke Tekke PhD Candidate, Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Gombak 53100 Kuala Lumpur
  • Nik Ahmad Hisham Ismail Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Gombak 53100 Kuala Lumpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12928/jehcp.v5i1.4270

Abstract

Abstract

This study explored some self domains and reviewed them through Islamic perspective, more particularly self-knowledge and faith. It provided an extensive literature on particular concepts of self-striving, self-regard, and self-neglect. To briefly point out, the self has many origins, however deeply noted as such heart, spirit, and psyche in Islam. From these, this study looked at the two known self domains: self-striving, and self-regard. Apart from these concepts, researchers differently chose self-neglect. With this, the study indicated the self-neglect is an important concept as defensive behavior and these all self concepts might be useful as a central of human nature for future experimental development.

Keywords: self, Islam, self-striving, self-regard, self-neglect, personality

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Vol 5 No 1 April 2016

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