القيم الاجتماعية في القرآن الكريم في أخلاق العفو والتعاون والإصلاح: دراسة تحليلية
Social Values in the Qur’an: An Analytical Study of the Ethics of Forgiveness, Cooperation, and Reconciliation
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https://doi.org/10.31436/alburhn.v9i2.388Keywords:
The Qur'an, Social Values, Forgiveness, Cooperation, Reconciliation, Human Behavior.Abstract
Social values are among the most fundamental pillars of human development in the Qur'an, guiding individual behavior within an ethical framework that connects a person to their community and establishes relationships based on mercy, justice, and solidarity. This study aims to examine selected ethical values with a social dimension in the Qur'an by analyzing the virtues of forgiveness, cooperation, and reconciliation, and demonstrating their impact on shaping a faithful individual who interacts with others based on goodwill, participation, and forgiveness.
The research problem centers on how these three values contribute to forming social behavior considering the Qur'anic guidance, and what characteristics distinguish the Qur'anic treatment of these ethics. The study follows a descriptive-analytical approach, collecting Qur'anic verses related to the mentioned values, reflecting on their meanings and contexts, and deriving the educational and social insights they encompass.
The study concludes with several key findings, notably: the Qur'an fundamentally links faith with social ethical behavior; it establishes forgiveness, cooperation, and reconciliation as essential values for building a balanced individual and a cohesive society. Forgiveness is presented as a noble virtue connected to the names and attributes of God, and believers are encouraged to embody it for its spiritual reward. Cooperation is emphasized as a foundational element in collective work and a manifestation of righteousness and piety, rather than a mere social act. Reconciliation is portrayed as a supreme value tied to God's forgiveness and pleasure, invariably coupled with sincere repentance, while corruption is condemned as a characteristic of those deprived of God’s love. The Qur'an employs diverse rhetorical styles to communicate these values, considering human differences and aiming for effective moral influence.
Considering these findings, promoting these values in contemporary Muslim life and highlighting them in cultural and educational discourse would contribute significantly to restoring social fabric and reinforcing the ethical identity of the community.
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