Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Trust Components and the Reinforcement of Social Capital in Surah Al-Ahzab
Document Type : مقاله پژوهشی
Author
Associate Professor, Department of Quran and Hadith Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
10.22084/qss.2025.30464.1100
Abstract
Strengthening social capital and its key components, such as trust, cohesion, and participation, remains a pressing concern for societies worldwide and is frequently discussed among contemporary policymakers. This article employs both qualitative and quantitative analysis to explore the components of trust and the reinforcement of social capital in Surah Al-Ahzab. Surah Al-Ahzab, revealed in Medina, refers to the tumultuous period of the Battle of the Confederates, highlighting some of the challenges faced by Muslims against various tribal coalitions and emphasizing the importance of unity and solidarity. By examining the social, ethical, and political themes in Surah Al-Ahzab, this research aims to identify key factors that contribute to enhancing social capital and trust. The analysis reveals that this surah emphasizes principles such as honesty, loyalty, commitment, obedience to leadership, leadership characteristics, familial virtues, communal modesty, brotherhood, optimism, trust in God, and faith as trust-building components. An examination of the frequency of key terms related to social relationships in this surah indicates that leadership attributes, trust in God, faith, honesty, and maintaining modesty and privacy in social interactions are the most prevalent components.
Keywords
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Volume 3, Issue 2
March 2025Pages 200-221
- Receive Date: 26 January 2025
- Accept Date: 24 February 2025