الهوى في القرآن الكريم وآثاره في سلوك الفرد وكيان المجتمع

This study aims to explore the concept of hawā as addressed in the Qur'an, where it is treated as a foundational cause of psychological and moral disorders that afflict both individuals and societies. The study emphasizes that salvation from hawā can only be achieved by adhering to the guidance offered by the Book of Allah. The research arises from the central question: How does the Qur'an depict the concept of hawā, what are its reflections on human behavior, and what are the Qur'anic methods proposed for its treatment and prevention? The significance of this topic lies in the Qur'anic emphasis on the dangers of hawā, its warnings against following it, and the clarification of its detrimental effects on both individuals and communities. The study employs a descriptive-analytical approach by tracing the term hawā across its various occurrences in the Qur'an, analyzing its use within its surrounding context, and interpreting it in light of classical exegetical opinions. The study further derives Qur'anic examples that illustrate the influence of hawā in the lives of individuals and nations. It focuses on analyzing the contexts in which the term hawā appears, identifying the audiences addressed, and uncovering the causes that lead to its pursuit—such as ḥubb al-dunyā (love of the world), kibr (arrogance), and jahl (ignorance). The study also highlights the means presented in the Qur'an for protection against hawā, including tazkiyat al-nafs, the regulation of willpower, and guidance through waḥy (revelation). Additionally, the study presents the effects of hawā on individual behavior, such as insistence upon falsehood, rejection of truth, indulgence in hypocrisy, and engagement in injustice. It also discusses its societal impact, including the collapse of moral values, the destruction of civilization, the loss of dignity, immersion in tribulations, and alienation from divine mercy. The study concludes that hawā represents one of the central negative concepts addressed in the Qur'anic discourse—regarded as an existential threat to the integrity of both the individual and society. This reality necessitates conscious awareness of hawā, striving against it, and the pursuit of tazkiyat al-nafs in accordance with the divine method. Keywords: Tafsir, hawā, nafs, effects, individual, society.