The Qur’anic Methodology in Addressing the Phenomenon of Hoarding: An Analytical Study of Its Psychological, Educational, and Social Dimensions
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Qur’anic methodology, hoarding phenomenon, psychological dimension, educational dimension, social dimensionAbstract
This study addresses the Qur’anic methodology in dealing with the phenomenon of hoarding, a behavioral tendency deeply rooted in human nature, characterized by the accumulation and storage of wealth without fulfilling its obligatory rights or spending it in charitable causes. The research problem lies in the fact that modern psychological and social studies have examined hoarding as a cognitive-behavioral disorder or as a social phenomenon affecting family relations, yet they have overlooked the Qur’anic perspective, which provides a comprehensive approach that integrates psychological, educational, and social dimensions. The aim of this study is to clarify the Qur’anic methodology in addressing hoarding and to derive the psychological, educational, and social dimensions highlighted in the relevant Qur’anic texts. The research employs the inductive method by collecting and examining verses related to hoarding in their various contexts, alongside the analytical–deductive method to interpret the texts, extract Qur’anic meanings, and deduce their psychological, educational, and social implications. The findings reveal that the Qur’an addresses hoarding by establishing values of moderation and contentment, warning against its psychological consequences such as anxiety and distress, its educational outcomes such as instilling miserliness and selfishness in future generations, and its social impacts such as deepening class divisions and disrupting the circulation of wealth in society. The Qur’an further emphasizes that the remedy lies in self-purification through spending, ensuring fair economic circulation, and linking material conduct to ultimate accountability in the Hereafter. The study recommends drawing on the Qur’anic methodology to develop contemporary educational programs that counteract consumerist and negative saving behaviors, promote a culture of generosity and social solidarity, and incorporate these principles into economic and social policies aimed at justice and development. The main contribution of this research lies in presenting a comprehensive Qur’anic vision that transcends the partial psychological and social approaches of Western studies and opens new horizons for activating the Qur’an in addressing contemporary behavioral and economic challenges.
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