Population and Social Security in the Spectrum of Quranic Verses and Narrations

The present research aims to address the question of how the issue of population increase and social security is depicted and evaluated from the perspective of the Holy Quran and narrations.  The answer to the question relies on the typology and assessment of the related data conducted by content analysis and developmental study approach. It is assumed that the Quranic verses and narrations consider the increase of the population as the source of divine assistance, the adornment and pleasantness of life, the authority and security of the Islamic society, and the cause of fear and trepidation of the enemies. On the other hand, the policy of reducing the population is considered as a threat to the survival of the generation. The first finding of the research addresses politicians and decision makers in society to convey social security is not feasible without concentration on the policy of population development; therefore, it requires deliberate and principled planning. The second finding is related to researchers in jurisprudential realms to analyze the issue of population not just from an individualistic approach but also from a collectivist perspective with respect to the requirements, principles, and values in Islamic society.