The Critical Role of Anthropology in Attaining Happiness: An Islamic Perspective

Happiness is widely regarded as the ultimate aim of human existence. this article adopts a descriptive-analytical approach, drawing upon the author’s interpretation of qur’anic verses, to explore the significant influence of anthropology on the understanding and pursuit of happiness. it posits that human happiness is fundamentally tied to the attainment of true perfection. the article outlines that human perfection progresses through various stages: beginning with stages shared with inanimate objects, advancing to the level of plants, and further progressing through stages associated with animals. although each stage of perfection is valuable, none can fully satisfy the deep human longing for completeness, fulfillment, and true happiness on its own. instead, the attainment of each stage only intensifies the desire for higher forms of perfection. the ultimate and most distinctive form of human perfection is achieved through the attainment of divine love. reaching this state of spiritual fulfillment brings about a form of happiness that transcends sorrow and grief, offering a unique state of pure joy in human existence.