The Function of Individual Devotional Jurisprudence in Creating Spontaneous Order in Society

Achieving spontaneous order is one of the key components of social governance and a crucial factor in the growth and development of societies. Over the past centuries, as societies have transitioned from traditional structures to systematic governance, attaining stable order has become increasingly important. Consequently, sociologists have proposed various theories on this issue. Examining and analyzing the functional role of religion in social systems and its impact on maintaining social equilibrium and order is a fundamental challenge in the sociology of religion. One of the key questions in this field is how individual acts of worship—one of the practical aspects of religion—function to prevent disorder in society. This study explores the role of individual devotional practices in fostering spontaneous social order across three dimensions: behavioral, cognitive, and emotional. Using a descriptive-analytical approach, it examines the relationship between individual acts of worship and their impact on behavior, cognition, and emotions. The findings indicate that individual devotional practices contribute to behavioral refinement, emotional regulation, and the strengthening of cognitive foundations, thereby directly reducing societal disorder. By improving individuals’ behavior, emotions, and knowledge, the foundations of spontaneous social order are established, leading to a self-sustaining state of order in society.