The Philosophy of Religious Legislation in Human Society

Introduction: Human beings are naturally social and inclined toward cooperation, yet collective living is invariably accompanied by conflicts of interest and disputes. Clarifying the philosophy of religious legislation is crucial because human laws alone are insufficient to fully restrain wild instincts or provide sustainable order, a necessity that prompted the current research.
Objective: This study aims to explore the necessity of religious legislation in human society and its role in resolving disputes and guiding humanity toward true happiness.
Methodology: This is a descriptive-analytical study conducted via a library-based method, utilizing note-taking from religious sources and exegetical texts.
Findings: The findings indicate that the root of social conflict lies in the instinct of exploitation and the clash of material interests. Religion, through the mission of prophets and the revelation of the Book, creates divine responsibility and internal oversight (an inner guardian). It resolves both natural disputes (regarding livelihood) and those stemming from rebellion (regarding religion itself), thereby balancing human powers.
Conclusion: Divine religion is the sole means of securing eternal happiness and reforming human nature. The scientific implication of this study is the proof of the superiority of the religious system over human laws in organizing both worldly and afterlife existence, offering a stronger guarantee of execution due to its profound influence on the human core.