TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Finite State Model for a Self-help System Based on Minhaj ‘Al Abidin
AU - Othman, Roslina AU - Fauzan Noordin, Mohamad AU - Tengku Sembok, Tengku Mohd AU - Kheder, Akram M.Z.M. AU - Mior Ibrahim, Emma Nuraihan AU - Kazi, Sadia Hamid 
JO  - Research Journal of Applied Sciences
VL  - 11
IS  - 6
SP  - 345
EP  - 351
PY  - 2016
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1815-932x
DO  - rjasci.2016.345.351
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=rjasci.2016.345.351
KW  - Finite state model
KW  -self-help system
KW  -maqam
KW  -deeds
KW  -hurdles
AB  - Finite state models even though very traditional can also be applied to the analysis and design of both abstract and physical systems. A general finite state model has been developed and applied to a self help system to assess the initial state of the user and discern the ways that the user can transit from that state to higher states ultimately progressing to reach a certain goal. The general model has also been diversified to show, how it can be used to add different features to the system. A proto type system entitled self-help maqam-based search system based on the seven maqams or hurdles mentioned in the book Minhaj ‘al Abidin has been used as a use case. In this book, Minhaj ‘al ‘Abidin by Imam Ghazzali (RA), it has been illustrated how a man by crossing seven distinct hurdles one at a time by achieving certain knowledge and performing specific deeds, one can gain bounties of Allah (SWT) at the end.
ER  -