Principles of Spiritual Education in the Holy Quran: Implementation and Impact on Reform (Al-Islah) and Renewal (Al-Tajdid)

The concept of spiritual education signifies the transformation and change within the human self (soul, mind, spirit, and body). This transformation involves purification and tranquillity for the soul, correct beliefs for the mind following the Quran and Sunnah, a transition of the heart from a sick and hardened state to a serene and healthy state, a shift of the spirit from being distant from its Creator and the teachings of the Prophet to a spirit aware of God, fulfilling the rights of worship, and a transformation of the body from being non-compliant with the teachings of God and His Messenger to a disciplined body following religious guidelines. The primary goal of spiritual education is the transformation of a less perfect self into a more perfected one in terms of the human soul, mind, spirit, and body. Given that the modern era has undergone changes leading society to be less righteous and less aligned with the practices and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), this research addresses the vital need for participation and documentation on this significant subject. The research will employ analytical, descriptive, and occasionally inductive methods. It will be structured into an introduction and four main sections: the first section covers the principles of spiritual education for the soul in the Holy Quran, their implementation, and their impact on reform (Al-Islah) and renewal (Al-Tajdid). The second section deals with the principles of spiritual education for the mind in the Holy Quran, their implementation, and their impact on reform (Al-Islah) and renewal (Al-Tajdid). The third section focuses on the principles of spiritual education for the spirit in the Holy Quran, their implementation, and their impact on reform (Al-Islah) and renewal (Al-Tajdid). Lastly, the fourth section discusses the principles of spiritual education for the body in the Holy Quran, their implementation, and their impact on reform (Al-Islah) and renewal (Al-Tajdid). The research aims to present, in its findings and conclusions, the most important principles for activating spiritual education among Muslim youth amidst the challenges of the current era."