نوع مقاله : مقاله علمی پژوهشی
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نویسندگان English
Chastity, as one of the foundational values in the Islamic moral system, is a multidimensional concept rooted in Qurʾanic teachings and ḥadīth traditions. This value, signifying self-restraint, purity, and adherence to divine limits, not only safeguards human dignity but also regulates social relations along healthy and ethically grounded lines. A chaste mode of life, as a balanced paradigm of living, has acquired particular significance in contemporary Islamic societies by fostering moral self-awareness and resistance against countercultural pressures. The article seeks to elucidate the Qurʾanic and ḥadīth-based foundations of chastity and to examine its functions in individual and social life, with the aim of presenting a coherent framework for employing this value in addressing moral and social challenges, as well as proposing strategies for its reinforcement against cultural threats. Employing a descriptive-analytical method, the author concludes that the foundations of chastity in the Qurʾan and ḥadīth consist of faith, God-consciousness (taqwā), self-restraint, self-knowledge, and purification of the soul. These foundations transform chastity into both an educational and a social strategy: on the individual level, it leads to psychological tranquility, reduction of anxiety, enhancement of self-esteem, and avoidance of high-risk behaviors; on the social level, chastity, by establishing clear behavioral boundaries, strengthens public trust and social security while reducing harms such as betrayal, harassment, and moral deviance. These findings demonstrate the pivotal role of chastity in sustaining the family, reinforcing cultural cohesion, and confronting challenges such as the penetration of non-Islamic cultures and the weakening of traditional institutions.
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