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The virtue of temperance and the vice of overindulgence: A case study of perceptions in muslim households

Year: 2019
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The writing of this thesis has brought with it an immense lesson in addition, to the academic knowledge that I have acquired.This entire process did not materialise in a vacuum; it has been a lengthy journey kept on track through the encouragement, motivation and support of several people.Hence, as I conclude this highly rewarding process, it is with great pleasure and honour that I articulate my indebtedness to my mentors, my well-wishers, my friends and my family and all that stood by me throughout my years of study and who made this study a truly treasured experience and added to the success of this study: First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge, thank and praise Allah, the Creator of all existence, for His infinite mercy, my provider and the cornerstone of all the successes in my life, for without him I am nothing.I will forever praise your name!Special appreciation goes to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), his illustrious family and companions (may Allah be well pleased with all of them).My supervisor Prof. Ernst Conradie, a great scholar and an exceptional person I offer my sincere gratitude for the supervision of this thesis.His guidance and advice have been valuable to the completion of this work I would have been lost without him.His advice laid the foundation to this thesis.Particular praise for his calm and friendly manner in which he conveyed everything in order for me to do this thesis to the best of my ability.His everprevailing positivity, highly competent remarks and suggestions allowed me the determination and opportunity to accomplish a long-held dream.Through his guidance, I successfully overcame many difficulties and learnt a lot.Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Language: English
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7220766967
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