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To Cite this Article: Zulkifli, H., & Hashim, R. (2019). Moral Reasoning Stages through Hikmah (Wisdom) Pedagogy in Moral Education. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 8(4), 886–899.
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