Ethics in The Light of Sûrahs Revealed in Madanî
Morality is the indispensable norms of a society. A moral society is a
peaceful and happy society. In this study, the subject of “Ethics in The
Light of Sûrahs Revealed in Madanî” is discussed. In this context, the
classification of Makkî-Medenî, which surahs are the civil surahs and
the contents of these surahs were emphasized. Then the subject of ethics
was discussed, and in this context, the ethics in the jahiliyya period
and in Medina after Islam were emphasized. In addition, what kind of
moral principles are included in the Madinan suras were examined. The
moral principles brought by the Qur’an have universal value. Societies
that have such moral behaviors have been peaceful and happy societies.
Because the society of Medina practiced the moral principles in the
Madanî suras and as a result, a society called “Golden Age” was formed.
It is understood that the construction of a society where the sense of
cooperation and solidarity between people prevails, where feelings
such as giving, generosity, compassion and mercy prevail, can only be
possible by strictly adhering to the universal moral principles brought
by the Qur’an. In addition, the moral life of the Prophet (pbuh), who
demonstrated how these moral principles were applied and exhibited
these moral principles until the end of his life, is also important. In this
study, it is aimed to determine and evaluate which moral principles are
included in the Madani suras in the Holy Quran by using content analysis
and comparative analysis methods.
Keywords: Qur’ān; Madanī Surahs; Moral Principles; Universal Values;
Golden Age