Integrated approach of naqli and aqli knowledge is applied in most educational
activities conducted in Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Naqli is
knowledge from al-Quran and as-Sunnah while aqli is rational knowledge or knowledge based on
scientific evidence. Currently the integration of naqli and aqli knowledge in periodontology subject
is at the initial stage of implementation. Motivational session for periodontitis patients is identified
to be one of the educational activities that integrates the naqli and aqli knowledge. Therefore, this
study is aimed to identify elements of naqli knowledge that can be included during motivational
session in periodontal clinic. (Copied from article).