Towards A Philosophical Framework for Self-Leadership among Malaysian Islamic Schools in the Digital Age: Drawing Insights from Ibn Miskawayh’s Ethical Theories

Abstract

Students’ self-leadership in Islamic schools in Malaysia must negotiate the intricacies of contemporary technology while upholding their cultural and religious beliefs in the digital age. Based on the ethical and philosophical beliefs of renowned Islamic philosopher and ethicist Ibn Miskawayh, this research presents a profiling framework for encouraging self-leadership among Islamic schoolchildren in Malaysia. To evaluate the relevance and applicability of Ibn Miskawayh's ethical views in forming self-leadership, this study uses a qualitative research approach that includes content analysis of his writings as well as reflection on his book Tata'thib Akhlaq (Cultivation of Human Character). The findings highlight the continued significance of Ibn Miskawayh’s contributions to Islamic thought and emphasize their potential to inform the development of self-leadership within contemporary educational frameworks. Ibn Miskawayh's philosophical work, particularly his concepts of self-development, moral integrity, and intellectual cultivation, offers a foundational approach to fostering self-leadership in modern education. His focus on developing important virtues like self-control, wisdom, and justice is in line with the goals of developing critical and responsible thinkers who can successfully negotiate the challenges of the digital age while upholding Islamic moral standards. The suggested framework seeks to give students the fundamental abilities required to meet the challenges of the digital world by fusing Ibn Miskawayh's ethical theories with modern teaching methods. This will foster a comprehensive development that incorporates moral, intellectual, and technological advancement.