Ma`rifat

Abstract Fundamentality, independence, abstraction and immortality of the soul are among the important issues in anthropology and have been critically discussed in many divine religions and schools of thought. Using descriptive-analytical method, this research has investigated the view of the holy Qur’an in this regard. In many Qur’anic verses, man’s soul is regarded as his identity and truth with an independent life even after death. The verses on death, the existence of the world of purgatory, the rebirth of some people, and the breathing of soul in humans clearly refer to this issue. Also, the holy Qur’an considers the human soul to be immaterial and abstract. The verses on death, the lives of martyrs, the existence of the world of purgatory, the spiritual journey and return to God, meeting and closeness with God, the observing of actions by the Prophet and believers, covenant, etc. are indicative of this issue. In addition to the mutual dependence of the abstraction of the soul and its immortality, the holy Qur’an refers to the immortality of the soul in many verses.