INTERDISCIPLINARY QURANIC STUDIES
Year:2016 | Volume:7 | Issue:1|Papers Count:8

Lifestyle has been defined as the way individuals, groups or societies live in the face of their physical, mental, social and economic relations. Whether we call it a way of life or a manner originating from insight, one cannot ignore the fact that it is an art, or rather, a set of arts that form a macro model and style. This paper investigates the qualitative and quantitative arts in the lifestyle of the faithful as the essence of this style is faith in God. The paper seeks to clarify four arts of reflection, Tawakkul (putting one's trust in God), Tawaddud (being friendly toward others) and Talazzuz (seeking enjoyment). Reflection is the art of processing and editing one's knowledge in light of the power of intellect, which is sort of wise interaction with oneself. Tawakkul is the art of trusting in God, who is the source of self-confidence. In fact, Tawakkul is a realistic interaction with God. Tawaddud is the art of loving others, which is a major criterion in the faithful lifestyle and kind of friendly interaction with people. And finally, Talazzuz is also an art, the art of enjoying life and benefiting from the world purposefully. It is a kind of smart interaction with the world and it phenomena and blessings. This research was conducted through descriptive-analytical method in three stages of planning, implementing and reporting.

One of the important issues in society is the valuable ideal of education, one of whose main pillars is social education. Behavior is defined as a series of activities by a living being that includes covert and overt actions and intellectual activities. In light of realization of social education, one can expect every society to be able to continue its worldly and spiritual life. In this paper, four major obstacles the removal of which is necessary for creation and development of social education in society have been investigated through a descriptive-analytical method. These obstacles, the need for whose removal has been emphasized in the teachings of the Quran and Hadiths of the Infallible (AS), are 1. Doing injustice to others, 2. Seeking only to serve one's own interests, 3. Deceitfulness, and 4. Incorrect judgment. These obstacles and ways for getting rid of them based on the teachings of the Holy Quran and Hadiths of the Infallible (AS) have been discussed in this paper.

The Islamic culture is a set of beliefs, values, and commandments on what should or shouldn't be done that have their roots in the Quran and Etrat (narrations from the Infallibles). The general principles and criteria of the Islamic culture have been mostly presented in the Quran and their details have been clarified by the Infallibles (AS). The Islamic culture, which revolves around the principle of being divine and is based on the Quran's commandments and the teachings of the Infallibles (AS), determines the direction of all aspects of life, whose ultimate objective is personal and social elevation. In view of the Quran, the personal criteria of the Islamic culture in practical and behavioral approaches define the direction of personal and social life so that they not only provide spiritual health at the personal level, but also affect social health. The social criteria of the Islamic culture are the link between the individual and the society, and social peace is obtained through institutionalization of the criteria of the Quranic culture. This paper has sought to define the concept of Islamic culture and investigate its criteria through a descriptive-analytical method. It has concluded that the Islamic culture, revolving around the important basis of being divine, defines the direction of all aspects in personal and social life and, by presenting special approaches and factors, paves the ground for the salvation of the individual and society, whose outcome is personal and social health.

The Holy Quran, as the Everlasting miracle of the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) is the best guide for humankind and, according to verse 89 of Surah al-Nahl "And We have sent down to you the Book as clarification for all things...," it is the clarification of all things and referring to it can solve many problems and meet many needs. One of the problems humankind has always, especially in recent times, been facing and the advancement of science and research has helped little to resolve, is mental health problems. Recently, thinkers and researchers have asserted that religion and faith play a major role in the mental health of individuals and society. How the Quran, as a source of major religious beliefs, guarantee one's mental health and prevent individuals and society from suffering from mental and psychological pressures and harms? This paper, using a qualitative, descriptive library research method seeks to clarify the effectiveness of contemplating the verses of the Quran on enhancing mental health. It concludes that by reflection on the verses of the Quran, especially on such content and concepts in the verses as faith, Hijab, marriage and turning away from worldly things, supplications and prayers, one can reach good results in both preventing and curing mental health problems.

The Holy Quran, in addition to its basic objective which is guiding human beings toward salvation, has also clarified issues necessary for improving the quality of their worldly life. Mental health in individuals and societies is undoubtedly one of the main issues of concern for contemporary human beings and has been the subject of much debate by theorists and experts in different eras. The inefficiency of their theories due to their lack of knowledge about humankind can be a factor leading to social harms and threats as a result of lack of mental health. The Holy Quran is rich in terms of fundamentals and content in this regard its teaching shave a major role in reducing and eliminating mental and psychological pressures. The strategies and recommendations provided by Islam help to strengthen people mentally and psychologically in society. From an anthropological point of view, the Quran has presented fundamental solutions for ensuring mental health. This research, using a library method, has investigated both the contributing factors and obstacles to mental health in view of the Quran, with an emphasis on Surah al-Baqara, and has assessed the mentioned factors for reaching complete and comprehensive mental health.

Quran, as a divine book, has paid attention to all aspects of human life, including health. The Quran's mention of the word Shifa (healing), which implies health, signifies this attention. An investigation of this word based on Shia and Sunni Quran exegeses shows that the Quran is Shifa in that it cleanses humans of false beliefs and gives them healing with the light of guidance. God, the Almighty, has first preached all human beings so that all of them receive Shifa through the Quran. But preaching is not effective for all of them as only some of them are inspired by preaching. These are the faithful who receive Shifa thanks to their willingness to accept the truth and obey divine commandments and the instructions of the Quran. When they gain Shifa, they also receive divine guidance and mercy. Of course Shifa for physical illnesses is not found in the Quran and should be sought in the material world. However, the mention of honey in the Quran is an example of divine signs that show that all blessings of God are beneficial and that some of them can certainly have healing effects.