GCEIslamic Religious StudiesIslamic Ethics and Morals2022

Which of the following best describes the Arabic term 'Akhlaq' in Islamic ethics?

AThe five pillars of Islam
BThe moral character and conduct of a MuslimCORRECT
CThe legal rulings derived from the Quran
DThe articles of faith in Islam
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Akhlaq is the Arabic term referring to moral character, disposition, and conduct. It encompasses the ethical behaviour and virtues that Islam enjoins upon Muslims. It is distinct from Fiqh (legal rulings) and Aqeedah (articles of faith).
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