Islamic lifestyle with a focus on health

Islamic lifestyle with a focus on health

The Indicators of Social Health from the Quranic Epistemological and Axiological Perspective

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Mahdi Ghasempour 1
Ali Asghar Tajari 2
Ahmad Muradkhani 3
1 PhD Candidate, Quranic and Hadith Sciences, Qom Campus, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Quranic and Hadith Sciences Department, Qom Campus, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Jurisprudence and Foundations of Islamic Laws, Qom Campus, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
Abstract
Social health is a relatively recent idea in the world of health and hygiene that, like physical and mental health, has gained popularity. The concept of social health is not well defined, and it varies depending on individual and society values and worldviews. As a result, it is critical and important to prioritize societal health in light of the Holy Quran’s comprehensiveness and eternality, as well as to update and operationalize its teachings. This study, titled “The Indicators of Social Health from the Quranic Epistemological and Axiological Perspective,” uses a descriptive-analytical approach to introduce measures of social health through a thorough and methodical review of Quranic verses. The findings of this study show that obtaining societal health from the perspective of the Holy Quran necessitates an assessment and understanding of its different aspects and components across two domains: epistemological and axiological. These areas include biological, physical, political, social, economic, scientific, and artistic dimensions; recognizing and using these indicators is critical for achieving social health.
Keywords
Epistemological and Axiological System
Health Components
Health
Quran
Social Health

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