KONSEP MANUSIA SEBAGAI MAKHLUK DITINJAU DARI PERSPEKTIF TAFSIR AL-QURAN

Abstract

The concept of humanity has long been the focus of study across various academic disciplines. However, many modern perspectives focus solely on the physical, behavioral, and psychological aspects of humanity, thereby neglecting the moral and spiritual dimensions. As a result, several problems have emerged in society. This study aims to re-examine the concept of humanity from the perspective of the Qur’an to gain a comprehensive understanding of humanity as a physical, spiritual, and moral being. The methodology employed is a qualitative approach using library research. The primary sources consist of Qur’anic verses and classical exegetical works such as At-Tabari, As-Sawi, and Al-Qurthubi, while the supporting sources are drawn from relevant scholarly literature. The research findings indicate that humans in the Qur’an are described through the term al-insan, which portrays humans as knowledgeable beings and bearers of trust; al-basyar, which emphasizes physical and biological aspects; an-nas, which highlights the social dimension of humanity; and bani Adam, which focuses on moral aspects and the responsibility for one’s actions. Based on these findings, humans are the best of creatures and have a primary role in their lives, namely to worship Allah, to serve as stewards on Earth, and to engage in social interaction to benefit one another