ahlâk
ahlâk (also spelled ahlak, Arabic: أخلاق) is an Arabic term that refers to moral principles, ethics, and the standards of conduct seen as desirable within a society. Derived from the root letters k-l-q, the word encapsulates the collective habits, customs, and code of behavior that distinguish a community’s sense of right and wrong. The concept has its roots in Islamic teachings, where ahlâk is considered one of the foundational pillars of the faith and a guide for personal and social conduct.
In classical Islamic scholarship, ahlâk is often discussed alongside the technical sciences, science of the heart,
In modern usage outside the strictly religious context, ahlâk may refer to a code of conduct for