The Relationship between Ethics and Power in the Social Life of the Prophet of Islam (pbuh)

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor, Islamic Knowledge Group, School of Theology, Imam Hossein University (AS), Tehran, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Iranian Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Meybod University, Meybod, Iran.

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The focus of this article is on evaluating an aspect of the relationship between power and ethics that has been manifested in the life (Seerah) of the Prophet of Islam (pbuh). "The ability to enact change and create impact" is a common proposition in all the definitions provided for power, its foundations, and its components. Moral virtues are also a powerful element in "effectiveness and influence in individual relationships and social life", which are intertwined with power and constitute their common ground. In this research, with a historical description and analysis approach, the question of how the moral virtues of the Prophet of Islam (pbuh) became power-generating in the mission of prophethood has been examined. The research findings indicate that the "great character" (Khalq e Azim) Morality of Prophet ... of the Prophet (pbuh) resulted in the "production of power", which manifested as an "effective force" in the inclination of the Arabs towards Islam and their endurance of difficulties, as well as in bringing about widespread changes in society, leading to the success of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and ultimately the formation of a new society based on new religious norms and values.

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Journal of Moral Studies
Volume 6, Issue 3 - Serial Number 20
December 2023
Pages 83-103

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