Abstract
The recent developments observed in the world are owed to the efforts of human capacities and capabilities. Zeal, flair and enthusiasm of work people keep the pace of development in steady mode. However, over a period of time, human motivation to work starts decreasing. In the western world studies have been carried out to find out factors which affect human motivation to devise strategies to enhance work motivation among individuals. It has been observed that determinants of motivation are cultural specific. Moreover it is associated with the world view of human being. Islam is distinguished religion from other religions of the world and forms its own culture. Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in his life time prepared a group of individuals who changed the socio-political scene of this world in few years. Their motivation level was un-parallel to anyone else. The current study explores methodologies of motivation used by the Prophet (SAW) to stimulate his companions. The originality and value of this study can be seen in the sense that it will provide basis for the formulation of motivational framework based on Islamic teachings. As a conclusion, team of researchers comprising of educationists, social scientists, and Islamic scholars must work together to find out framework of motivation in the present day environment.
Highlights
In the western world studies have been carried out to find out factors which affect human motivation to devise strategies to enhance work motivation among individuals
It is associated with the world view of human being
The current study explores methodologies of motivation used by the Prophet (SAW) to stimulate his companions
Summary
Life has been in state of development from its beginning. Life style of man has changed from Stone Age to the modern digital age. The inclusions of religious and spiritual motives provide novel avenues to the research in human motivation theory and practice.7Western concept of motivation is based upon relationship between an individual and his work organization or the society, whereas an Islamic perspective of motivation sees motivation as a relationship between an individual and his Lord (Allah Almighty). This difference creates number of distinctions between Western and Islamic concept of motivation. In the first instance, the distinctive feature of Islamic knowledge is that it derives its inspiration from Divine sources while conventional motivation theories contends itself on human reason, intellect and experience
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