Elucidating the Concept of Spiritual Intelligence in the Derivatives of "Rushd" Extracted from Quranic Verses and the Role of Its Components in Spiritual Nurturing (Qualitative Content Analysis Method)

Document Type : Original Article

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1 PhD Candidate in Quran and Science (Management), Quran and Hadith Complex, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom Branch

2 Faculty Member, Research Institute of Hawzah and University, Assistant Professor, Al-Mustafa University, Qom

10.22034/qve.2025.10016

Abstract

The Holy Quran was revealed by Almighty God to the heart of the Prophet to nurture and enhance human intellect. As human beings constantly strive for spiritual growth, Quranic verses serve as a valuable source for spiritual development. Among these verses, the term rushd (guidance/maturity) appears 16 times in the Quran and is considered a synonymous concept with spiritual education. This study aims to elucidate the concept of spiritual intelligence in the Quran by analyzing the derivatives of rushd in the context of spiritual development. The research employs an analytical method, with the entire Quran serving as the study population and verses containing the term rushd as the sample. The findings indicate that the foundations of spiritual intelligence include (faith in God and acceptance of His guidance, continuous remembrance of God, the principle of creation, and divine grace). The prerequisites consist of (knowledge of religious laws and theological beliefs, and utilization of authentic sources). The essential requirements encompass (inviting people to truth, attention to physical and intellectual growth, free choice of religion, migration from a corrupt environment, and traveling with scholars). Additionally, the obstacles to spiritual intelligence, as derived from rushd, include (stubbornness, polytheism, blind imitation, internal denial, arrogance, and choosing the wrong path). Each of these elements contributes to facilitating spiritual education and development.

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