security approaches in the Qur’an

Security has been one of the most important concerns of man throughout the history. But, he gradually enjoyed less security. Today’s man is worried about his psychological, personal, political, cultural, economical, social, national, global and other types of security more than any other times. Since the Prophet’s behavior is exemplary, the study of his approaches to security can be helpful in providing security for man. The present paper has the same goal. The basic hypothesis of the paper is that the Prophet’s behavior can provide us with solutions for the security problems of today’s man and that there is no other way except referring to the Prophetic teachings to reach security and peace. Since the subject has various dimensions, this paper only briefly concentrates on security in the Prophet’s behavior. According to his teachings, the major threat to the security of man and human society is the internal threat. As a result, with respect to personal security, we consider the internal barriers of perfection, i.e. oppressing one’s self, as a threat. And at the global level, we consider oppressing others as a threat. Clearly, we should stand against such threats. The statement of the holy prophet about the major and minor jihad has the same content. He had the following principles for providing security in mind: seeking peace and avoiding prejudice in encountering the opponents, fighting against warmongers and mischief-makers, avoiding despotism, resisting against oppression, observing treaties and resisting against renegers, obeying divine laws, moderation, establishing justice and equality, helping the poor and the needy. In sum, the world would not reach security unless it resorts to the Prophet’s conducts and behaviors.