The Role of Transcendent Tendencies in Man's Social Behaviors from the Perspective of the Qur'an

Using the descriptive-analytical method, this study examines the positive and negative role of transcendent tendencies in man's social behaviors from the perspective of the Qur'an. The aim of this study is to show the effect of these tendencies on man's social behaviors in terms of their creation, reinforcement, orientation or their abandoning and weakening. The findings of study show that according to the Qur'an, with regard to the two behaviors of self-sacrifice and charity, inclination towards God and gaining divine satisfaction and love for God has the positive effect of issuing, strengthening or directing. Also, tendency to God and gaining divine love , mercy and perfection are effective in the act of jihad in issuing and strengthening of behavior. In addition, concerning upbringing and reforming the family, tendency to God and divine love has a positive role of orientation. In terms of the exaltation of society, it has the positive role of issuance; But in controlling and managing sexual behavior, as well as justice and avoiding superficial judgments, this tendency has the negative effect of withdrawal. The role of perfectionism in the field of making one beholden after giving in charity is negative. Also, seeking dignity and inclination towards God play a negative role of abandoning in the field of friendship with God's enemies.