Islam and its ethical principles are comprehensive and universal. However, in general, people think Islam is like other religions, a matter of rituals, ceremonies, and offerings. This course briefly presents different aspects of the Islamic vision of life. The course will provide the students with an opportunity for learning the Islamic viewpoint on contemporary issues and challenges including knowledge of Islamic beliefs, ethics, 21 economics, politics, civilizations, culture, and society. The course while sharing the Islamic vision will help students in practical application of Islamic way of life. This course is a university graduation requirement and follows guidelines of the HEC for Islamic Studies.
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.”
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