The Best Human Beings from the Perspective of the Qur'an and Hadith (A Thematic Study of Verses of the Qur'an and Hadith)

Abstract

This study aims to reveal the concept of the Best Human Being in the Perspective of the Qur'an and Hadith. In this paper, the researcher uses the thematic method with the consideration that thematic is one of the most effective methods in research because it focuses on specific data, information, and sources that are relevant to the object under study. Thus, the thematic method is regarded as more effective in revealing the specific core contents, concepts, or ideas in the Qur'an (Quranic Idea) quickly, precisely, and accurately. It is a method of compiling certain verses of the Qur'an and Hadith that are interrelated and have relevant themes. In this study, the researcher focuses on the theme of the verses which discuss humans as the best and perfect creation of Allah compared to other creatures. Generally, the term 'the best human being' means a human who has privileges, both in terms of the perfection of his physical creation (QS. al-Tin: 4) and his human function in contributing to the benefit of human life as well as a mercy to the whole world (QS. al-Anbiya: 107). Based on the above framework, the best human concept from the perspective of the Qur'an can be classified into five aspects. Firstly, aspects of integrated personality (QS.al-Isra: 81, QS. al-Shams: 8); Secondly, aspects of physical perfection (QS. al-Tin: 4); Thirdly, productive personality (QS. al-Rahman: 33); Fourthly, beneficial personality (QS. al-Anbiya: 94); and fifthly, religious personality (QS. al-Syams: 9). Thus, the best human being is an individual capable of optimizing the perfection of his physical existence, while concurrently effectuating the five aspects of his human potential.