3.1 Virtues

• Self-control (dhabt al-nafsi)
• Tolerance (al-tahamul)
• Sincerity (ikhlas)
• Humility (al-tawaadhu)

• explain the Islamic teaching on self-control, tolerance, humility and sincerity for self-management
• describe situations that may require a Muslim to exercise self-control, tolerance, humility and sincerity for peaceful coexistence
• assess the significance of exercising self-control, tolerance, humility and sincerity
• practise self-control, tolerance and sincerity in day-to-day life
• appreciate Islamic teachings on self-control, tolerance, humility and sincerity

“Why should a Muslim exercise self-control, tolerance and sincerity?”

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1. Virtues in Islam
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Introduce the four virtues of Akhlaq and the key inquiry question.
2. Self-control (dhabt al-nafsi)
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain the Islamic teaching on self-control and how to practise it.
3. Situations that call for self-control
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe real situations that require self-control and suitable responses.
4. Tolerance (al-tahamul)
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain tolerance, its basis in Islam and how it is shown.
5. Tolerance and peaceful coexistence
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Apply tolerance in school, the estate, sport and online life.
6. Sincerity (ikhlas)
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain sincerity, its opposite showing off, and why intention matters.
7. Humility (al-tawaadhu)
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain humility, what it is not, and how a Muslim shows it.
8. The significance of the virtues
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Assess the benefits of the virtues for the self, family, school and society.
9. Practising the virtues each day
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Plan daily habits that build self-control, tolerance, sincerity and humility.
10. Appreciating the virtues
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Review the four virtues and appreciate their place in a Muslim life.