Negotiating Quranic Values in Muslim Friendship Practices: A Living Quran Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.33511/alfanar.v8n2.128-146Keywords:
Living Quran, Quranic values, friendship practices, muslim social relations, character formationAbstract
Friendship constitutes a crucial dimension of Muslim social life that significantly influences character formation, moral orientation, and religious identity. In the context of increasingly complex social interactions, the selection of friends has become a critical issue, as social relationships shape individual values, behaviors, and ethical commitments. The Quran provides normative guidance for establishing relationships with individuals who demonstrate faith, moral integrity, and a commitment to promoting virtue. This article aims to analyze how Quranic values concerning friendship are understood, negotiated, and practiced within Muslim social life through the perspective of Living Quran studies. Employing a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design within the Living Quran framework, this study examines Quranic verses, Prophetic traditions, and relevant scholarly literature. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and meanings associated with Muslim friendship practices. The findings reveal four major themes: prioritizing friends who embody faith and piety, avoiding relationships that encourage immoral behavior, fostering friendships based on mutual advice and moral support, and cultivating companionship grounded in sincerity for the sake of God. These findings demonstrate that Quranic values continue to be actively negotiated and actualized in contemporary Muslim social practices, contributing to character formation, moral resilience, and the construction of religious identity.
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