Kur’an’ın Ahlâkî Tekâmül Yöntemi
The Morality Development Method of the Qur’an
Author(s): Hasan Keskin, Muhammet YılmazSubject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Islam studies, Philosophy of Religion, Qur’anic studies
Published by: Karadeniz Teknik Üniversites - İlahiyat Fakültesi
Keywords: Tafsir; Qur'an; Moral; Gradualism; Strategy;
Summary/Abstract: Our study examines the ethical development method of the Qur'an, analyzing the principles of Quranic ethics and the strategies it employs in instilling these principles in individuals. This article delves into the ethical purpose of the Qur'an to rejuvenate the deteriorated moral structure over time with its universal characteristics. Simultaneously, it aims to enlighten the impact of the Quranic ethical development method on human maturation by analyzing the ethical principles in the Quran. Furthermore, it aims to elucidate the role of these principles in individual character development and the establishment of societal ethics. The article adopts a methodology, including literature review, examination of relevant verses, and analysis of commentaries, to analyze the Qur'an's methodology. Thus the article presents the Quranic strategy, revealing an approach that unfolds the moral development in human behavior. Throughout this process, it observes the Quran's roadmap to guide individuals towards ethical maturity step-by-step. The study identifies that the Quran employs a gradual change strategy, introducing concepts of good and evil, motivation, and exemplification to achieve the societal development. It is noted that the Quran effectively utilizes methods such as dispelling despair, encouraging forgiveness, motivating through belief in the afterlife, and instilling good morals. The Quran is found to lay the conceptual groundwork with a gradual method leading to the desired virtuous ethics. In conclusion, based on the transformative impact it has on individuals, this research reveals that the Qur'an aspires to elevate moral values not only in the past but in every era, aiming to create an ideal society.
Journal: Trabzon İlahiyat Dergisi
- Issue Year: 10/2023
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 371-397
- Page Count: 27
- Language: Turkish