Human Nature in Building Social Relationships in the Perspective of Hasan Hanafi Islamic Theology

Abstract

The concept of man in Islam centres on the belief that man is the most noble creation, endowed with freedom of will and the ability to develop morally and intellectually. Hasan Hanafi, a Muslim theologian, developed a liberation hermeneutic that criticises classical Islamic theology and contributes to understanding human nature from an Islamic perspective. This research seeks to understand how Islam views human nature based on Hasan Hanafi's Islamic theology and the relationship between the paradigm shift from theocentrism to anthropocentrism that affects human life. The research method applied was a descriptive qualitative with a literature study approach. The results demonstrated that Hasan Hanafi's work reflects a critical and transformative approach to Islamic theology, focusing on the practical realities and challenges facing Muslim societies. He advocates a shift from a theocentric theological paradigm to an anthropocentric one, which emphasises humans' centrality in addressing the world's problems. This reconstruction emphasises human self-reliance and makes Islamic theology the foundation of spiritual and practical values. Theocentric approaches emphasise divinity, ignoring human needs, while anthropocentric ones place humans at the centre, potentially endangering the environment. Balancing these approaches will likely serve to promote shared prosperity and environmental sustainability, forming meaningful social relationships.