The Ontological Principles of Moral Responsibility in Islamic Morality

According to Islam, the meaning of moral responsibility or ’’being accountable for carrying out one’s moral obligations”, is merely determined by relating it to God. In assuming responsibility, man’s attempts to achieve the desired goal will be meaningful and accelerate smoothly. Irresponsibility threats man’s personal life and social life and has harmful effects on the order of society. The first and main question related to this subject is the question of the theoretical and ontological principles of moral responsibility. Using analytical approach, this research seeks to investigate the ontological origin of man’s moral responsibility in Islamic morality, and refers to a number of these principles, including the principle of the existence of God, unity of God, God’s absolute sovereignty and universal authority, and God’s wisdom, justice and mercy. The effects of proving this principle include as follows; the men are responsible for God and others’ right, the man is responsible for every task which is effective in his optional perfection's growth. Directly or indirectly, the corruption in the world causes responsibility. The guidance is only provided by the responsibility of man. The irresponsibility of man is in contrast with divine wisdom, justice, mercy and the best possible system.