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To Cite this Article: Mohamad, M. Z., Teh, K. S. M., Yusof, S., Hasan, A. F., Salleh, A. Z., & Ghazali, A. B. (2018). Building a Personality by Installing Noble Values: Implementing Nursi’s Thoughts in a Malaysia Context. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(11), 437–444.
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