Social Ethics
Level 1: Foundations of Islamic Social Ethics
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Before we can act ethically, we must understand what ethics are and where they come from. In Islam, social ethics are not just about being “a good person”: they are deeply rooted in divine revelation and modeled by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Ethical behavior in Islam is an act of worship, and how we treat others is part of how we serve Allah.
This level introduces students to the core concepts of Islamic social ethics, including justice (‘adl), compassion (rahmah), excellence (ihsan), and trust (amana). It also explains the sources of these values: primarily the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the moral legacy of the righteous who came before us.
By the end of this level, students will see that ethics in Islam are not based on trends or feelings: they are grounded in timeless truths that lead to a more just and merciful world.
Planned: 5 modules, 25 units, 75 lesson titles.
Outline: the course plan comes from our founder's curriculum, and lessons are being written and reviewed. Module, unit, and lesson titles appear here once scholars have reviewed a level.