The Islamic conception of human nature with special reference to the development of an Islamic psychology

This thesis constitutes an analysis of the Islamic conception of the primary elements of human nature, namely, the heart, intellect, will, soul and psyche. This analysis embraces the major schools of thought within the Islamic tradition. The Islamic conception of human nature is based on the primary Islamic sources, namely, Qur'an, hadith; and is further substantiated by referring to the works of a variety of classical Islamic scholars. The Islamic perspective of the primary elements of man has provided a basis for determining the principles of an Islamic psychology.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Religious Studies

Year dc:date.issued

1986

Author dc:creator

• Mohamed, Yasien

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hofmeyr, Jannie

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15877

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/15877