AIR DALAM PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN: KAJIAN TEMATIK TERHADAP NILAI, FUNGSI, DAN MAKNANYA DALAM KEHIDUPAN MANUSIA

Abstract

Water is one of the fundamental elements of life that holds not only biological significance but also theological and spiritual dimensions as emphasized in the Qur’an. This study aims to thematically analyze the concept of water (mā’) in the Qur’an by examining its meanings, functions, and inherent values, as well as its implications for human and environmental life. Employing a qualitative, literature-based approach through the tafsir maudhu’i (thematic interpretation) method, this research involves collecting and analyzing Qur’anic verses that discuss water, both explicitly and symbolically. The data were derived from classical and contemporary sources, including authoritative tafsir works and scholarly publications related to Islamic eco-theology. The findings reveal that water in the Qur’an encompasses three principal dimensions of meaning: first, as a manifestation of Allah’s mercy and power that signifies creation and sustenance; second, as a medium of physical and spiritual purification affirming the importance of purity in the human-divine relationship; and third, as a symbol of ecological balance that underscores humanity’s responsibility as khalifah (steward) to preserve environmental sustainability. These findings affirm that the Qur’anic conception of water extends beyond its physical essence, serving as a moral and ethical foundation for nurturing Islamic ecological consciousness and providing a normative framework for developing sustainability and environmental conservation paradigms in the modern context.