أهمية ضبط النفس في بناء الشخصية الأخلاقية دراسة موضوعية في ضوء الآيات القرآنية وأقوال المفسرين
THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CONTROL IN THE FORMATION OF MORAL CHARACTER: A THEMATIC STUDY IN THE LIGHT OF QUR’ANIC VERSES AND THE INTERPRETATIONS OF QUR’ANIC COMMENTATORS
Keywords:
Self-Control & Self-Purification, Moral Character, Suppression of Anger, Personal Desires, Thematic Qur’anic ExegesisAbstract
This study examines the significance of self-control in the formation of moral character from the perspective of the Qur’an, adopting a thematic approach. It draws upon Qur’anic verses concerning self-purification, the suppression of anger, the restraint of personal desires, patience, and accountability for words and actions. The study aims to demonstrate that self-control is not merely a temporary restraint from emotional reactions but a moral capacity developed through ethical education, spiritual striving, and self-examination. This capacity is manifested in justice, forgiveness, trustworthiness, and good conduct towards others.
The study employs an inductive method to identify and collect relevant Qur’anic verses, an analytical method to examine their meanings in the light of the interpretations of selected Qur’anic commentators, and a deductive method to relate the derived principles to the requirements of contemporary moral conduct. The findings indicate that conscious self-regulation is an essential factor in maintaining moral consistency and developing an integrated ethical personality. The Qur’an establishes a close relationship between the purification of the inner self and the rectification of outward conduct, while also emphasizing the importance of mercy, repentance, and gradual moral improvement.
The study concludes that self-control constitutes a fundamental component of Qur’anic moral education and contributes significantly to the development of individual integrity, responsible behaviors, and harmonious social relationships.
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