In the West, numerous intelligence theories
were put forward, including the Multiple Intelligences (MI) suggested by
Gardner[1], which is the most common. Eight constructs are included in MI
theory , i.e. verballinguistic intelligence (VL), logical-mathematical
intelligence (LM), visual-spatial intelligence (VS), physical-kinesthetic
intelligence (BK), musical intelligence (MZ), interpersonal intelligence (IE),
intrapersonal intelligence (IA) and naturalist intelligence (NR). The ninth
intelligence introduced by Gardner [2] is spiritual intelligence (SI). In the
spiritual intelligence sense, this concept paper aims to equate the theory of
MI by the West with Islamic perspectives. As the construction of the MI is
still being debated among Western scholars, researchers feel called upon to
discuss this issue. Among Islamic scholars, it has also been discussed widely.
The MI constructions are based on the Quran and the As-Sunnah, which consist of
seven realms, namely seven domains, from the Islamic perspective. The soul (al-ruh),
qalbu (al-qalb), heart (al-nafs), mind (al-'aql)), philosophy, practise and
morality. To gain a deeper understanding, discussions of spiritual intelligence
constructs, which are one of the constructs in MI theory, are required. The
discussion must emphasise how its goals can be accomplished by applying the MI
theory for teaching and learning processes. Furthermore, the comparative study
of spiritual intelligence between Western and Islamic concepts would emphasise
the convergence with the mainly Muslim Malaysian culture of interesting
concepts in MI theory to improve spiritual intelligence. It can be inferred
that Gardner himself opened up SI 's description and dimensions to a more
detailed and holistic discussion and analysis. This is a challenge for Muslim
scholars to stress the reality of the theory of SI as a missionary from an
Islamic viewpoint.
Author(s) Details
Syuzianti Shaari
Sekolah Kebangsaan Leftenan Adnan, Sungai Ramal Luar, Kajang, Malaysia.
Mohd Effendi Ewan Mohd Matore
Centre of Educational Planning and Policy, Faculty of Education,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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