Objective: Guidance of all creatures—especially humankind—is among the attributes of the Almighty. God created human beings and guided them toward their ultimate destination, which is the perfection of human existence in this world and the Hereafter. To achieve this goal, He appointed guides, among whom the Holy Qur’an holds a central place. The aim of this study is to elucidate the significance of divine guidance for humankind and the vital role of lawful sustenance (ḥalāl rizq) in achieving this guidance, with a focus on Qur’anic understanding and the methods of guidance presented in the Qur’an, supported by relevant verses, traditions, and scholarly commentaries.
Method: This research employs a qualitative, library-based approach. Using Qur’anic verses, prophetic traditions (aḥādīth), and related scholarly sources, it analyzes the influence of lawful sustenance on human guidance through the lens of Qur’anic knowledge. Data were collected, reviewed, and interpreted using a descriptive–analytical method.
Findings: The study highlights the importance and status of human guidance, lawful sustenance, and Qur’anic understanding in religious sources, particularly in the Qur’an and narrations. The Qur’an itself is introduced as one of the primary guides for humanity. Attaining existential perfection requires adherence to the Qur’an. The methods of human guidance in the Qur’an include remembrance (tadhkīr), wisdom (ḥikmah), admonition (maw‘izah), dialogue and reasoning (mujādalah), parable (tamthīl), and others.