The Application of the Quran to Reality according to Sheikh Muhammad al-Makki al-Nasiri through his Interpretation (Social Reform as a Model)

Abstract

This work analyses the application of the Qur’an to social reality through the interpretive perspective of Muhammad al-Makki al-Nasiri, focussing on social reform as a prominent paradigm. It maintains that al-Nasiri’s exegesis shows the Qur’an not simply as a theoretical source, but as a comprehensive framework for reforming society. By emphasizing justice, solidarity, and moral discipline, his interpretation underlines the Qur’anic concern for vulnerable people such as orphans and the destitute, and recommends ways of change grounded in ethical responsibility.
The study further reveals that al-Nasiri mixes heavenly instruction with practical reality, attempting to repair society imbalance and prevent moral instability. In this way, Qur’anic teachings are translated into concrete principles that foster cohesion, equity, and stability within the Muslim community. Ultimately, the research demonstrates that social reform in al-Nasiri’s understanding matches the greater Qur’anic purpose of constructing an egalitarian and compassionate society.