an analysis of the principal components of the semantic system of security in the holy quran

Considering the common components emphasized in various definitions of security reveals that these definitions have predominantly focused on either its negative (removal of threats) or positive (provision of well-being) aspects, but have not concurrently addressed both dimensions. the central question of this research is to determine which components constitute security from the perspective of the holy quran and which aspect—negative or positive—is emphasized in the context of its formation. the results of this study, using a descriptive-analytical method and employing the analysis of substitute concepts, indicate that security in the quranic view consists of two main components, safety and tranquility, the former being based on the negative aspect and the latter on the positive aspect. within the semantic framework of the holy quran, the synergy of these negative and positive aspects yields a more complete level of security, referred to by the superior term salām (peace). peace is higher and more sublime than safety because it describes a situation not only devoid of anything that causes human aversion but also replete with everything that is agreeable to human nature. considering the common components emphasized in different definitions of security leads us to the point that these definitions have mainly emphasized either the negative or the positive aspects; but they have not considered both the negative and positive aspects simultaneously. the central question of this research is what components security consists of from the perspective of the holy quran and which negative or positive aspect is emphasized in the context of its formation. the results of this research, which were organized with a descriptive-analytical method and using the analysis of substitute concepts, show that security in the perspective of the quran consists of two main components: secure and confidence, one of which is based on the negative aspect and the other on the positive aspect. in the culture of the holy quran, a more complete level of security is achieved from the synergy of the two negative and positive aspects, which is referred to as salam. salam is higher and more exalted than security because salam is used to describe a situation that is not only free from anything that causes human disgust; but also everything in it is in keeping with human nature.