Virtuous Circle of personal development

"By the nafs (self) and the order and proportion given it" (Qur'an, 91:7)

Looking at the Holy Qur'an from the perspective of an individual, one gets the impression that it addresses human nature and fosters the development of an integrated human being within a system called Islam. While encouraging people to gain knowledge and satisfy their intellect in matters of belief, it fosters deep spirituality and a strong relationship with God. It, then, encourages its practitioner to effect change within the social domain through wisdom and matured spirituality. Social engagement provides a feedback loop to learning and spirituality. And so the cycle continues. I call this the Virtuous Circle of Personal Development as modelled by the figure below to give a holistic view. The components of this model are what Islam teaches in the Qur'an and put in practice in the example of the Prophet.