Introduction • EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE tells us how to take intelligent decision during the emotional state. • ISLAM has given us a complete code of balanced life from all angels and under all circumstance
Emotional Intelligence and Islam •
Some Psychological research and the definition EQ
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Daniel Coleman defines EQ ," Abilities which
include self control, zeal and persistence and the ability to motivate oneself “
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Emotional Intelligence doesn't mean being soft – it means being intelligent about emotions – a different way of being smart.
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Emotional Intelligence and Islam Steve Hein defines EQ as ,"The combination of
innate emotional sensitivity with learned emotional management skills which together lead to long term happiness and survival" • •
Emotional intelligence is your ability to acquire and apply knowledge from your emotions and the emotions of others in order to be more successful and lead a more fulfilling life and career.
Emotional Intelligence and Islam •
ISLAM is not just a worship program, but a
comprehensive, intelligent and practical life system. • •
ISLAM teaches moderation in everything,
aiming to create equilibrium so that one is always at peace with one’s self, the universe, and Allah. It is advised to avoid extremes in negative or positive emotions, as any extremes are destructive if left uncontrolled.
Emotional Intelligence and Islam ISLAM does not lay much emphasis on
hereditary intelligence (IQ) but its focus is on emotional intelligence. •
Emotions are given their due place of
importance in all Islamic teachings as fundamental elements of the human soul.
EQ According to few psychologist and philosophers emotional intelligence can be further divided domains •
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1-Self Awareness Intra personal •2-Managing Emotions •3-Motivating oneself Inter •4-Recognizing emotions in others or Empathy personal •5-Handling relationships •