Faculty of Social Sciences , University Of Tehran

Document Type : Research Article / Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor of Islamic Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

2 Master's student in Muslim Social Sciences, University of Tehran

Abstract

This study investigates Khwaja Nasir al-Din Tusi’s affection-justice theory and its application in social control. Through qualitative content analysis of Tusi’s works and related sources, the findings reveal that he developed a comprehensive framework for regulating social relations by intelligently integrating affection as an internal mechanism of control with justice as an external one. Tusi’s affection-justice model not only ensures order and stability but also fosters a balanced and harmonious society by reducing reliance on coercion and emphasizing human bonds. Affection, as an intrinsic and spontaneous force, promotes social solidarity through emotional relationships in an organic manner, while justice guarantees the structural order of society. With its dual emphasis on emotional and structural dimensions, alongside cultural adaptability, this theory offers a native framework for analyzing and designing social control systems in Islamic societies. The study demonstrates that Tusi’s theory has strong potential to address contemporary challenges of social control and may be applied to issues such as reducing deviance, strengthening social capital, and managing conflicts.

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