الدور العماني في تعزيز الأخلاق بين التنظير والتطبيق

الدَوْرُ العُمَانِي في تَعْزِيزِ الأَخْلاقِ بين التنظير والتطبيق

identity، such as adherence to the dress code or other visible markers of faith. While these symbols may provide an initial sense of satisfaction and communal belonging، they are insufficient if not supported by the deeper internalization of Islamic values. The Qur'an emphasizes that true righteousness lies not in external forms but in the integration of faith، values، and conduct: "It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards the east or the west، but righteousness is [in] one who believes in Allah، the Last Day، the Angels، the Book، and the Prophets، and gives wealth، in spite of love for it، to relatives، orphans، the needy، the traveler، those who ask [for help]، and for freeing slaves … " (Qur'an 2:177، Sahih International Translation).

Islamic education، therefore، seeks to nurture holistic individuals whose inner character is aligned with the ethical and moral teachings of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) underscored this by stating، "The most complete of the believers in faith are those with the best character” (al-Tirmidhi، 1996، Hadith 1162). Good character (akhlaq) and psychological wellness are interlinked، as they manifest in positive behaviours، constructive communication، and healthy interpersonal relationships (Hashim، 2018).

When external appearances are not supported by inner transformation، inconsistencies emerge. Individuals may appear composed outwardly yet struggle with internal challenges that affect their behaviour and

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