The Role of Al-Maslaha Al-Mursala in Addressing the Challenges of University Education in Light of the Objectives of the Qur'an 10.35781/1637-000-126-001

Abstract

This study aims to address the challenges facing contemporary university education by utilizing al- Maslaha al-Mursala (unrestricted public interest) in light of the objectives (maqāṣid) of the Qur’an. The goal is to contribute to the development of the educational environment, improve its quality, and promote values of justice and creativity within academic institutions. The research is structured into six main sections, each addressing a distinct theme: 1. Exploring the role of al-Maslaha al- Mursala in developing educational systems in accordance with Qur’anic objectives. 2. Examining the impact of al-Maslaha al-Mursala in reinforcing perseverance in education, based on the verse: (O you who have believed, persevere and endure ) (Āl ʿImrān: 200). 3. Highlighting the importance of cooperation and justice in university education, based on verses such as: (And cooperate in righteousness and piety ) (al-Mā’idah: 2) and (Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due ) (al-Nisāʾ: 58), while emphasizing collaborative engagement between students and faculty. 4. Focusing on creativity and critical thinking in academic research in light of Qur’anic directives that encourage reflection and intellectual development. 5. Emphasizing the balance between knowledge and action in higher education, and how al-Maslaha al- Mursala contributes to this aim, as in the verse: (And say, “Do [as you will], for Allah will see your deeds” ) (al-Tawbah: 105). 6. Shedding light on the role of wise academic leadership and the promotion of integrity, grounded in the Qur’anic value of iḥsān (excellence) , as in the verse: (Indeed, Allah loves the doers of good) ((al- Baqarah: 195). The study employed the inductiveanalytical method, collecting and analyzing Qur'anic verses relevant to the topic, and examining them in light of contemporary realities in university education. It utilized al-Maslaha al- Mursala as a juristic tool to address emerging challenges, within the broader framework of Islamic law and its maqāṣid. Key findings include the confirmation of the effectiveness of al- Maslaha al-Mursala in addressing issues in university education through the Qur’anic maqāṣid-based framework; the Qur’an’s emphasis on continuous learning and self-development as paths to sustainable growth; and the role of perseverance, patience, and critical thinking in building academic success aligned with Qur’anic objectives.