One Hundred Qur’anic Socio-Moral Directives and Ethics for an Ideal Society

Abstract

The Qur’an offers a comprehensive and integrated ethical system aimed at the moral, social, economic, and political construction of an ideal human society. This research article undertakes a systematic and analytical study of one hundred concise Qur’anic directives that collectively shape individual conduct, family relations, economic justice, social welfare, governance, conflict ethics, and spiritual accountability. Employing a qualitative thematic methodology, the study categorizes these directives into interconnected domains of personal moral discipline, family and social structure, economic ethics, collective responsibility, justice and governance, peacebuilding, and God-consciousness.

The analysis demonstrates that Qur’anic ethics do not function as isolated moral exhortations but constitute a coherent civilizational framework that integrates morality, law, and spirituality. Unlike modern ethical systems that often separate private morality from public life, the Qur’anic paradigm establishes ethical responsibility as the foundation of social order and political authority. The study further argues that the Qur’an addresses the root causes of contemporary global crises; such as moral relativism, corruption, economic exploitation, social fragmentation, and violent conflict by combining internal moral restraint with external legal accountability.

The findings of this research highlight the universality, adaptability, and enduring relevance of Qur’anic ethical directives for both Muslim and non-Muslim societies. The article concludes that the Qur’anic ethical framework provides a viable and holistic model for constructing a just, balanced, and humane society in the modern world.