The Relationship between Faith and Creativity: Qur’anic Foundations for Creative Thinking in Educational Sciences (مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)

چکیده

In educational sciences, human creativity is regarded as one of the highest intellectual blessings. It represents a blend of intelligence and key personality traits, such as independent thinking, self-control, and problem-solving ability. The achievements and advancements of humankind have consistently been driven by creative thinking. The Qur’an highlights the unique role of humans as the vicegerents of Allah, emphasizing creativity as an innate characteristic bestowed by the Creator. This creative potential, however, must be cultivated and trained. The cultivation of talented and creative individuals has been a central concern across societies, not only in contemporary times but also throughout history. The primary question addressed in this study, which has not been previously explored, is how creativity is explained in the Qur’an and whether there is a relationship between creative thinking in educational sciences and faith as expressed in the Qur’an. Drawing on a descriptive-analytical methodology, research findings suggest a profound connection between Qur’anic teachings and creative thinking in educational sciences. In particular, the study identifies five key Qur’anic principles—imagination, reason, emotion, free thinking, and hope—as foundational components that contribute to the development of creativity.