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Investigating the Conceptual Framework of Happiness in Social Systems from the Perspective of the Holy Quran
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Maryam Zare   , Sayed Hashem Golestani * , Zohreh Saadatmand |
| Department of Philosophy of Education, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran , sh_golestani@khuisf.ic.ir |
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Background and Aim: Happiness is one of the fundamental concepts in understanding the quality of human life, which in the Holy Quran holds a meaning beyond transient emotions and individual pleasures. Unlike common approaches in social sciences that mainly analyze happiness as a mental and individual experience, the Quran presents happiness within a comprehensive moral, social, and meaningful framework. This study aims to examine the conceptual framework of happiness in social systems based on the teachings of the Holy Quran.
Methods: This study employed a descriptive–analytical approach, relying on conceptual and content analysis of Quranic verses.
Results: The findings indicate that although the Quran explicitly mentions happiness in a limited number of verses using terms such as “Farah” (joy) and “Surur” (delight), the majority of its conceptualization is conveyed through indirect and foundational concepts. These concepts include faith, inner assurance, hope, meaning, justice, psychological and social security, and liberation from fear and sorrow, all of which contribute to sustainable happiness in individual and collective life. The Quran distinguishes between authentic, constructive happiness and superficial, distraction-inducing happiness, considering the former as a result of establishing a divine value order in individual and social relations.
Conclusion: In the Quranic perspective, happiness is not separate from social structures; rather, it is the outcome of meaningful interaction between the individual, God, and society. Accordingly, Quranic happiness has a regulatory and stabilizing function at the social level and can enhance social cohesion and the health of social systems. This approach provides the possibility of offering an indigenous and meaning-oriented model of social happiness for Islamic societies. |
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| Keywords: Happiness, Holy Quran, Social Systems, Social well-being, Meaning, Social Justice, Social Cohesion |
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Type of Study: Original Research |
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Received: 2025/04/30 | Accepted: 2025/12/18 | Published: 2025/12/21
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