Characterizing Human Nature: A Study of QS. Ali ‘Imran [3]: 14–17 in Tafsir Al-Tarbiyah Al-Islamiyah

Abstract

This study explores the characteristics of human nature and fitrah as created by Allah, and how they are understood in the context of Islamic education through Tafsir Al-Tarbiyah Al-Islamiyah. By nature, human beings are inclined to love worldly pleasures. The main concern lies in how to regulate these tendencies so that they do not exceed boundaries or violate divine law. This study employs a qualitative method with a literature review approach. The primary data source is the book Tafsir Al-Tarbiyah Al-Islamiyah, while secondary sources include relevant books and academic articles. The analysis method used is content analysis. The findings show that the inclination toward worldly pleasures is not inherently forbidden in Islam. To prevent excessiveness in worldly attachment, QS. Ali ‘Imran [3]:14–17 encourages humans to develop patience, honesty, obedience to Allah, charity (infaq), and repentance. These attributes serve as a means of balance, enabling humans to align with their fitrah and avoid transgressing divine limits.

Keywords: human nature; religious education; tafsir Al-Tarbiyah Al-Islamiyah