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14 Global Journal of Management and Business Research Volume XXIII Issue IX Version I Year 2023 ( ) A © 2023 Global Journals 5) adhering to the highest standards of personal morality (Bensaid, Machouce & Grine, 2015). SQ for the faithful Muslim includes the pursuit of inner peace, the maintenance of healthy wellness, and sustaining the driving motivation for good (Bahuruddin & Ismail, 2015). SQ is correlated not only with a Muslim’s personal self- esteem but is a fundamental part of his or her moral identity (Boudlaie, et al., 2022). For Muslims, SQ is closely aligned with the secular concept that the spiritual priorities of life should give direction to the other three intelligences. SQ affirms the importance of keeping in mind one’s primary life purpose, which for Muslims is clearly to serve Allah and to be a positive benefit in the lives of other sojourners in the world. Based upon this review of Muslim’s perspectives about SQ, we offer our seventh and eight propositions. P 7 : The Muslim view of Spiritual Intelligence as the driving force for the other three intelligences reflects a stronger commitment for followers of Islam than the commitment expressed by members of other faiths. P 8 : The Muslim perspective of Spiritual Intelligence is more closely aligned with the Muslims’ view of the other three intelligences than the alignment between SQ, IQ, EQ, and PQ of members of other faiths. IV. C ontributions of the P aper In a world that is often conflicted with negative images about those who are different, the study of other faiths and cultures provides an opportunity for greater understanding, closer unity, reduced social and cultural bias, more effective organizations, and better relation- ships (Livingston, 2021). Because members of all religious faiths, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds can benefit from this greater awareness, this paper’s study of SQ has great practical value. We suggest that this paper makes five significant contributions. 1. We affirm the importance of studying Spiritual Intelligence and its important impact on human behaviors. As the framework for guiding all other intelligences, recognizing the powerful role of spiritual intelligence enables individuals to more holistically guide their lives (Ahmed, et al., 2016).. 2. We provide insights into the dedicated commitment of Muslims and their reliance upon Spiritual Intelligence in their own lives. Appreciating the value that Muslims place on their religious commitment can help others to appreciate Islam and its commitment to divine principles and the pursuit of excellence (Bensaid, Machouce & Grine, 2015). 3. We provide eight testable propositions about Muslim beliefs related to the four intelligences that can enable members of other faiths to compare their own life view with the beliefs of Islam. Recognizing the uplifting underlying principles of the Muslim faith can enable others to appreciate this important sector of the world more fully (Baharuddin & Ismail, 2015). 4. We provide a forum for much greater discussion of religious beliefs and the importance of the role of Spiritual Intelligence. The importance of Spiritual Intelligence in individual lives is widely acknowledged as a foundation for better living and is a topic worthy of extensive discussion by scholars and individuals (Sirvastava, 2016). 5. We identify the similarities between the Muslim perspectives of the four intelligences and the secular perspectives of widely respected scholars. As noted in this paper, the Muslim perspective about the guiding role of SQ is similar in many ways to the role of SQ as advocated by Stephen R. Covey (2005). V. A C hallenge to R eaders It is not news that the modern world is challenged in its ability to establish healthy relationships – both in organizations (Clifton & Harter, 2019) and in inter-personal associations (Edelman, 2023). Recognizing the importance of the spiritual side of life and its very practical applications is often viewed as applicable from a religious perspective but not relevant to the real world. We unequivocally challenge that basic assumption. We invite readers to reflect upon their own values, commitments, and purpose. We challenge the readers of this paper to reflect upon their own moral identities. We encourage those who are unfamiliar with the principles of Islam to try to understand the many good and true principles espoused by this faith and to come to respect to a greater degree the many outstanding individuals who have adopted Muslim precepts – especially those associated with Spiritual Intelligence. R eferences R éférences R eferencias 1. Abukari, A. 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