Characteristics of the Ideal Human in the Islamic Educational System
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The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristics of the ideal human in the Islamic educational system. The concept of the ideal human is significant in terms of understanding human nature, designing educational programs, and implementing psychotherapeutic interventions. This research was conducted using a grounded theory approach. The documentary population included all verses of the Holy Quran, authentic narrations of the Infallibles (peace be upon them), and relevant studies on the subject. Keywords or sentences related to the characteristics of the ideal human were purposively selected as the documentary sample. The data were analyzed through three types of coding: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The findings indicate that the Islamic educational system identifies 349 characteristics for the ideal human. Through the second stage of analysis, 65 axial categories were derived, and in the third stage, selective coding resulted in a total of 12 components. These components were labeled as devotional, ethical, doctrinal, political, social, familial, economic, rational, emotional, sexual, physical, and occupational. These components, along with their sub-components and detailed characteristics, provide a comprehensive picture of the ideal human in the Islamic educational system, distinguished by its comprehensiveness, coherence, appropriateness, and multidimensionality compared to other studies.
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