ERIC Number: EJ1110213
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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The Relations between Islam and Secularism: The Impact on Social Behavior in Turkey
Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham; Tekke, Mustafa
International Education Studies, v9 n8 p66-74 2016
Secularism as central to society and human life may bring undesired negative consequences in Muslim societies. Increasing social problems among juveniles in Turkey raised questions regarding the right personality development and education of young people. In extending further analysis, we conducted semi-structured interview with experts to assess the level of Turkish personality and impact of Said Nursi, who is a very influential Islamic scholar in Turkish society and to the Islamic movement in general. This study implies that education integrated with Islamic belief and practice will be more influential to educate Turkish Muslims, rather than secular based teaching. This result will be a guideline for educationists and counselors. In future study, developing a personality scale integrated with belief and practice will be beneficial to Muslim communities.
Descriptors: Islam, Social Behavior, Muslims, Personality Measures, Guidelines, Social Problems, Personality Traits, Semi Structured Interviews, Specialists, Religious Factors, State Church Separation, Islamic Culture, Futures (of Society), Child Development, Foreign Countries, Religious Education, Audio Equipment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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