Hikami : Jurnal Ilmu Alquran dan Tafsir
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): JUNE

THE ESSENCE OF HUMANITY IN THE FIRST THREE VERSES OF SURAH AL-INSAN: A PHILOSOPHICAL EXEGESIS

Andi Dian Wulandari (Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar)
Achmad Abubakar (Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar)
Rahmi Damis (Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar)
Andi Alfian (Syracuse University, New York)



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Publish Date
01 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study departs from the question of how the Qur'an depicts humans not only as biological beings but also as beings with existential, epistemological, and moral dimensions. This study examines the nature of humans in verses 1–3 of surah al-Insan through a philosophical interpretation approach. The research aims to uncover the ontological, epistemological, and moral dimensions of humans in surah al-Insan verses 1–3. The method used is qualitative research with a library research type, employing a philosophical interpretation approach and content analysis techniques on the verses of the Qur'an and relevant Islamic interpretation and philosophy literature. The research results indicate that the essence of humans in surah al-Insan is understood as beings that originate from non-existence, thus being contingent and dependent on God as wajib al-wujud. Humans are also endowed with sensory and intellectual potential as the basis of knowledge, as well as the freedom to choose between gratitude and ingratitude accompanied by moral responsibility. In the view of Surah Al-Insan, humans are seen as beings who have biological existence as well as consciousness, rationality, and moral responsibility. This research contributes to enriching the study of Quranic exegesis through a philosophical approach to comprehensively understanding humanity's nature.

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hikami

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Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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HIKAMI adalah jurnal program studi Ilmu Al-Quran dan Tafsir. Jurnal ini ditujukan bagi para pembaca, peneliti, dan pengkaji yang ingin mendalami, memahami, dan mengamalkan seputar kajian Ilmu Al-Quran dan Tafsir. Beberapa artikel yang dimuat di dalamnya merupakan hasil penelitian dan artikel para ...