West Science Social and Humanities Studies
Vol. 3 No. 05 (2025): West Science Social and Humanities Studies

The Interplay of Morality and Social Order in Al-Ghazali’s Thought

Taja, Nadri (Unknown)
Hakim, Arif (Unknown)
Faqihuddin, Achmad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 May 2025

Abstract

This article examines the close relationship between morality and social order in the thoughts of Al-Ghazali, a great classical Islamic thinker who combines ethical, political, and spiritual dimensions within the community development framework. This research used a literature study method to critically analyze Al-Ghazali's main works, such as Ihya 'Ulum al-Din, Nasihat al-Muluk, and Al-Mustazhiri. The study results show that Al-Ghazali places morality as the foundation for creating a just, orderly, dignified society. Morality is seen as a personal responsibility and a controlling element in leadership and socio-political life. Al-Ghazali emphasized the importance of moral leaders, moral education as a social transformation, and the role of religion in maintaining public civility. He also viewed morality as a form of resistance to social damage, especially in the face of the decadence of political and religious elites. This article concludes that Al-Ghazali's thoughts are relevant to the contemporary context as a model of social reconstruction based on Islamic values, spirituality, and ethical justice. Hopefully, these findings can enrich the discourse on developing a more integrative, moderate, and sustainable Islamic society.

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wsshs

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Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Public Health Social Sciences

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West Science Social and Humanities Studies is an academic journal that focuses on interdisciplinary research in the fields of social science, science, and humanities studies. The journal aims to present high-quality articles that make significant contributions to our understanding of society, ...