Moral Development During Childhood from the Sunnah and Contemporary Psychology: An Analytical Study

Posted: 23 Mar 2017

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Muhammad Tahir

International Islamic University, Islamabad; Griffith University; Riphah International University, Islamabad

Date Written: March 19, 2017

Abstract

This paper aims to examine the nature of moral development during childhood from the Sunnah and contemporary psychology. Nowadays, moral development in children has become an important issue of debate between religious and social sciences worldwide. For this reason, the current study attempts to explore the concept of moral development, its significance, and the factors affecting moral development during childhood stages from the Sunnah perspective and contemporary psychological studies. This study employs qualitative content analysis methodology to compare and analyze the traditions (Hadiths) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and theoretical as well as empirical data of contemporary psychology. The findings of this study provide an integrated approach to give a better understanding of moral development in children for parents, teachers, and instructor. This endeavor provides a comprehensive insight into the moral development in children for the welfare of Muslim societies in particular and for non-Muslims societies in general.

Keywords: moral development, childhood, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), contemporary psychology

JEL Classification: Z12

Suggested Citation

Tahir, Muhammad, Moral Development During Childhood from the Sunnah and Contemporary Psychology: An Analytical Study (March 19, 2017). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2937178

Muhammad Tahir (Contact Author)

International Islamic University, Islamabad ( email )

H-10
Islamabad, Islamabad 44000
Pakistan

Griffith University ( email )

170 Kessels Road
Nathan, Queensland QLD 4111
Australia

Riphah International University, Islamabad ( email )

I-14/3, Haji Camp
Islamabad, Islamabad 46000
Pakistan

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