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From an Islamic perspective, personal identity is an important issue because it involves a Muslim’s strength and profoundness towards his religious beliefs. However, the current scenario shows that Muslims are increasingly distancing themselves from religious beliefs due to the influence of temptations and challenges offered by the world today. This study intended to examine personal identity in more detail by focusing on discussions pertaining to its definition, criteria as well as challenges in efforts to consolidate the Islamic identity. This was a qualitative study that used the content analysis method on various reference materials. Findings show that the personal identity issue should be a priority for Muslims, especially for rulers and religious scholars. Suitable strategies and approaches should be designed as soon as possible so that Muslims stop being mesmerized by worldly developments and stop distancing themselves from the sacred teachings delivered by the Prophet SAW.
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To Cite this Article: Mohamad, M. Z., Salleh, A. Z., Hasan, A. F., Yusof, S., Deris, M. F. H. M., & Jamsari, E. A. (2020). Personal Identity From an Islamic Perspective. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 10(10), 199-207.
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