Security in the Qur’anic Perspective

(A Thematic Analytical Study)

Abstract

The Qur’anic approach to psychological development is based on establishing a sense of inner security within the individual by strengthening faith in God, reliance upon Him, and cultivating tranquility in the heart through spiritual values and ethical guidance that balance the needs of the self with the demands of life. The Qur’an also links psychological security with moral integrity, directing individuals toward trust in God, patience, and contentment, which contributes to achieving peace and psychological stability for both individuals and society.This study aims to clarify the types of both moral and material security, including spiritual, social, economic, and military security. It also seeks to identify the causes of achieving security, encompassing both material and moral factors, such as justice, faith, education and upbringing, intellectual and cultural harmony, and economic prosperity. Furthermore, the research examines the dimensions of both positive and negative security and their respective impacts on the process of psychological development.The study concludes that faith and religion serve as safeguards for humanity against the dominance of desires and passions, greed, selfishness, domination, and tyranny. It also finds that no system, methodology, policy, or society can achieve stability unless knowledge is adopted as the foundation for building its civilization and strengthening the cohesion of its members.