Difference and individuality characterise human beings. Ideas, ambitions, emotions, behaviours, beliefs, and social groupings shape who we are. Cross-cultural fertilisation yields constructive results through the production of a master discourse through which identity, similarity and difference are identified.
Islam is not only a religion but a way of life. Islam provides a universal code of conduct governed by ethics. The Holy Quran and Hadith of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon Him) provide holistic guidelines to every aspect of a person’s affairs. These guidelines emphasise authenticity by way of virtues including kindness, honesty, tolerance, self restraint, patience, forgiveness and compassion. Such values govern human interaction at all levels and in all different settings. All the 114 Surat of the Quran emphasise ethical behaviour at all levels, but Surat Al-Hujuratt in particular pays specific attention to standards of social behaviour. Surat Al-Hujuratt preaches 18 universal codes of ethics in its 18 ayas.
Effat University’s Code of Ethical
Conduct draws on the teachings of Islam. The Code is also influenced by the
philosophy of the founder of Effat University, Queen Effat Al Thunayyan (God
rest her soul), who unceasingly sought to strike a balance between
traditionalism and modernity, and the IQRA Core Values derived from the
imperative ‘read’, the first word of the Quran revealed over 1400 years ago.
Since its establishment in 1999,
Effat University’s values have fostered stewardship, respect, care and
attention for all its constituents. Our commitment to integrity, honesty and
fairness in our operations - of which teaching, research and service to the
community are considered an asset - has set us apart nationally and
internationally as an institution seeking excellence in all its endeavours.
Drafting this holistic Code of
Ethical Conduct is a crucial step towards the development of Effat University.
Our mission is to advocate ethical conduct in the management of our academic,
research and community service activities, as well as interactions with our
stakeholders. Effat designated eight fundamental pillars that constitute its
code of ethical conduct and named them ‘Tarbawyyat Effat’. These
pillars are regulatory measures and crucial to the University’s progress as it
competes for academic excellence in today’s highly competitive higher-education
environment.
