In the context of the isrâ sûresi moral principles

ABSTRAC In this study, the moral principles mentioned in surah al-Isra, the 17 thchap-ter of the Holy Quran sent for people by Allah the Almighty as being the right way and a guiding light, were examined. Al-Isra is a surah, messsages of which sent col-lectively have the characteristics that contribute moral maturity for human beings. With this aspect, the moral principles which will enable tranquility and welfare of the individuals, families and societies have the features that can shed light on hu-man beings today and in the future. While these principles exist in the Holy Quran as a whole, some specific matters are handled intensely in some surahs of it.The moral principles mentioned in verses of al-Isra. The study, withoud being resticted to al-Isra, was enhanced throughout the holy Quran with verses that set examples relating to this subject. The aim of this study is to know and internalize affection and respect based moral principles which enable indiwiduals, families and the who-le contemporary society with peaceful and tranquil lives. Hence, it is known that the violence, cruelty and misdeeds taking place in the surroundings of the all human beings and communities can be solved by means of these divine principles. Key words: The Holy Quran, morals, al-Isra, human, being, society, benevo-lence, taqva, knowledge, extravagance.