Trust in the Qur'an

Abstract

The concept of amanah (trustworthiness) in the Qur'an is a fundamental principle that is holistic and multidimensional, encompassing vertical (obedience to God), horizontal (responsibility to others and the environment), and intrapersonal (integrity of self). This article aims to examine the concept of amanah comprehensively through a multidisciplinary approach, by exploring the definition, theological foundations in the Qur'an and Sunnah, and modern psychological perspectives. This study is a descriptive analytical library research by collecting and analyzing data from primary and secondary sources, including tafsir books, hadith, and psychology literature. The results of the study show that terminologically, amanah is defined by scholars as a trust, obligation, and trust that must be maintained and fulfilled. Analysis of QS. an-Nisa: 58 and its asbabun nuzul related to the event of the return of the key of the Kaaba to Uthman bin Talhah confirms amanah as a universal divine command. From a psychological perspective, the concept of amanah is similar to the constructs of trustworthiness, responsibility, and honesty, but is distinguished by its unique spiritual-transcendental dimension. Amanah can be studied both as a relatively stable personality trait and as a situationally influenced behavior. This article concludes that implementing amanah has a transformative impact on three levels: individual (forming a character of integrity), social (building a society of mutual trust), and spiritual (improving the quality of relationships with God). This article recommends integrating the concept of amanah, derived from Islamic values, into a positive psychology framework for more effective character development and social interventions, and encourages further empirical research to measure and develop a measurable amanah construct.