Islam, rooted in divine revelation (Quran) and tradition (Sunnah), emphasizes faith, morality, and divine law (Sharia). Modern Western thought, shaped by secularism, rationalism, and individualism, prioritizes human reason, democracy, and personal freedoms. While Islam upholds absolute truths from God, Western modernity often relies on relativism and scientific materialism. Clashes arise over issues like gender roles, religious authority, and ethics, yet dialogues seek common ground on justice, human rights, and social welfare. The challenge lies in reconciling Islamic principles with pluralistic, secular frameworks while preserving religious identity.
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Introduction:
Welcome to the Department of Islamic Studies, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan. The Riphah University, from its inception, has merely been an educational institution and movement for integration of ethical conduct and moral values in students’ lives through character building and personality development. The Riphah values include Al-Akhirah (Akhirah Oriented Decisions), Itqan (Pursuits of Excellence), Rahmah (Compassion), Mushawarah (Consultation & Harmony), Ijtimaiyyah (Team-Work), and Muhasabah (Accountability). The university leadership has always made concentrated efforts to translate the university’s vision, mission, and values into reality and practice.
Ethical values of the Riphah University
“Establishment of state of the art educational institutions with a focus on inculcating Islamic Ethical Values.”
