The Contemporary Moral Crisis and Islamic Principles of Character Building: A Study of the Quran and Sunnah

عصرِ حاضر میں اخلاقی بحران اور تعمیرِ شخصیت کے اسلامی اصول: قرآن و سنت کا مطالعہ

Abstract

This paper examines the Islamic solution to the contemporary moral crisis through the framework of personality development based on the Quran and Sunnah. In the Islamic perspective, character building is fundamentally rooted in "Tazkiya-e-Nafs" (Self-Purification), which distinguishes an individual's persona and serves as the primary mission of all Prophets. According to the source material, modern society faces significant challenges such as obscenity, the spread of false rumors, religious prejudice, and social mistrust. This research identifies the solution to these crises in Quranic principles, including kindness to parents, fulfillment of promises, and social etiquettes like seeking permission and greeting. Furthermore, the Prophetic model provides a practical roadmap for forming a balanced character through youth empowerment, modesty, compassion, and the sanctity of women. The study concludes that adhering to these Divine and Prophetic guidelines is the only way to reform the individual and establish a righteous, peaceful society in the modern era.