Qur’anic Ethics, Scientific Inquiry and Moral Integrity among College of Education Students in Kwara State, Nigeria.
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2026-03-30
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Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Abstract
This research was motivated by the persistent decline in moral standards among studentsdespite the availability of Islamic moral teachings and the limited integration of Qur’anicprinciples into educational and research practices. Thus, this study investigated theinfluence of Qur’anic ethics on students’ moral integrity and engagement in scientificinquiry within Colleges of Education in Kwara State, Nigeria. Employing a descriptivesurvey design, a questionnaire on Qur’anic Ethics, Scientific Inquiry and Moral Integrityamong Colleges of Education Students (QQESIAMIACES)” was used to collect data forthis study. Data were analysed using mean rankings, Chi-square, t-test, and Pearson to examine the role of Qur’anic ethics in shaping moral integrity, their application in academic and research activities, and their impact on ethical perception and decision-making in scientific inquiry. Findings indicated that Qur’anic ethics significantly enhances students’ moral integrity, with the concepts of Halal and Haram serving as the strongest ethical guides. Students demonstrated substantial integration of Qur’anic values into research, particularly in evaluating the moral implications of scientific outcomes. Hypothesis testing revealed significant gender-based differences in approaches to inquiry(χ² = 3.0987, p < 0.05), a notable influence on perceptions of ethical research (t = 2.601,p < 0.05), and a strong positive correlation between Qur’anic-guided inquiry and moral integrity (r = 0.614, p < 0.05). The study concludes that Qur’anic ethics foster moral development, ethical awareness, and responsible academic conduct, recommending deeper curricular integration, gender-inclusive strategies, and structured platforms linking faith, ethics and science.
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An empirical paper
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Ethics, Moral-Integrity, Qur’anic, Scientific Inquiry
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4. Abdur-Rafiu, J., Lawal, F. & Lawal, J. I. (2026). Qur’anic Ethics, Scientific Inquiry and Moral Integrity among College of Education Students in Kwara State, Nigeria. Ilorin Journal of Education, 47 (1), 93–109. Published by Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria https://ije.unilorinedu.sch.ng/index.php/ije/article/view/364