نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Abstract
In Islamic thought, ḥayāʾ (modesty) is regarded as a moral virtue that plays a decisive role in regulating both individual and social behavior. In the modern world, which grapples with metaphysical challenges such as nihilism, a critical question arises: Can ḥayāʾ, as a cognitive-educational mechanism, assist contemporary humanity in overcoming the crisis of spirituality? This study, employing a descriptive-analytical method based on library research, investigates the role of ḥayāʾ (rooted in Islamic teachings) in confronting nihilism. The findings indicate that ḥayāʾ, as an educational mechanism, first stabilizes the religious worldview by reinforcing epistemological foundations—namely, the knowledge of God (maʿrifatullāh) and self-knowledge (maʿrifat al-nafs)—and subsequently regulates the realm of imagination and desires. In doing so, it effectively counteracts the fragmentation caused by nihilism. The research demonstrates that Tawḥīd-based modesty is not merely a passive individual virtue, but rather an active and socially transformative educational mechanism. By connecting the human being to transcendent truth, it enables the navigation of the spiritual crises of the present age.
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