With the Heart in Mind
Mikaeel Ahmed Smith
Paperback
9781733625609
The Moral and Emotional Intelligence of the Prophet s.a.w.
This work is an inquiry into the nature of the intellect and how classical Islamic theologians understood the nature and function of the intellect.
With the Heart in Mind asks readers to consider an alternative understanding of intelligence in which the primary function of the intellect is to know God and lead others to Him as well. The author suggests that by studying the Emotional Intelligence of the Prophet Muhammad (S), we improve the quality of our relationships with the people around us and we, like the Prophet (S), can become catalysts for change around us. Emotional Intelligence within the author's model of intelligence is a tool by which the message of God is transferred to humanity. With the Heart in Mind reminds us that "To be loved by people is half of intelligence."
Contents:
Introduction
1. ‘Aql
Muhasibi’s Theory of Intelligence
The Foundation of Theological Strife
Muhasibi’s Theory of Intelligence
Reason
2. Emotional Intelligence
Emotional and Social Intelligence as Part of the ‘Aql
Emotional Intelligence: A Tool for Change
Emotional Awareness: Interpersonal Awareness or Self-Knowledge
Interpersonal Emotional Awareness: We are Wired to Connect
Increasing Interpersonal Intelligence
The language of Emotion
Body Language
Physical Touch
Emotional Understanding
Begin with Listening
Parenting Prophetically
Correcting Misconceptions of Fatherhood
3. Moral Intelligence
Subjective Morality
Moral Intelligence: A Combination of Vision and Strength
‘Aql’s sight
Good and Evil and their Relation to the ‘Aql
Moral Blindness and Weakness
Observer vs. Instrument: The connection between eye sight and the insight
Light Upon Light
Framework for Moral Intelligence
Five Aspects of Moral Intelligence
Moral Compass
Moral Commitment
Developing Moral Commitment
Moral Sensitivity, Moral Problem Solving and Moral Courage
Moral Sensitivity
Ambivalence and Moral Identity
Ambivalence and Moral Identity
Moral Identity
Ambivalence and Moral Identity
Moral Identity and Shame: Two Sides of the Same Coin
4. Radical Change: How EQ leads to Real Transformation
Radical Change, Single-Loop and Double-Loop Education
The Emotional Filters Up Close
Also from the author: When Hearing Becomes Listening