The Influence of Islamic Wisdom on Family CultureThe Impact of Islamic Wisdom on the Popular Culture of the Family

Introduction: Popular culture serves as the realm of everyday life and shared meanings, often positioned in contrast to elite culture. This research addresses the necessity of moving Islamic wisdom beyond mere abstractions to actively guide public life and interpersonal behaviors within the family unit.
Objective: The primary objective is to provide a "wisdom-based interpretation" of popular culture and to explain how fundamental philosophical concepts influence the biological and identity patterns of the family.
Methodology: This study employs a descriptive-analytical approach. Data was gathered through library research, involving a comparative analysis of popular culture theorists (such as Levi-Strauss and Althusser) and Muslim philosophers (such as Avicenna and Mulla Sadra).
Findings: The findings indicate that Islamic wisdom, based on principles like substantial motion and the gradation of the soul, defines popular culture as the process of "cultivating taste toward desiring the gradual authentic". In this framework, imagination (as the bridge between sense and intellect), myth (as a tool for transferring meaning), and happiness/joy (as a driver of will) are the core pillars of culture-making.
Conclusion: The study concludes that by recognizing individual agency and utilizing linguistic and imaginal capacities, the family can achieve unity from plurality. The practical implication is a shift in policy-making focus from the "ideal human" to the "concrete human" to realize a growth-oriented lifestyle.