Sociology and Religion: Interaction, Conflict, and Social Change in Society Through the Lens of Hadith

Abstract

Religion and sociology are in one essence are inseparable from human 
social existence. Religion is arguably the most significant factor in the lives of 
many people and communities across the world, being a source of power over 
values, actions, traditions, and social structures. Therefore, sociology is the study 
of social relationships, social institutions, and social change within society. The 
interconnectedness of these factors poses significant social dynamics. This work 
seeks to explore the link between religion and sociology particularly in relation to 
conflict and social change from the perspective of Hadith. The research strives to 
obtain a more detailed explanation of the way religion determines the social 
structure, norms and values of society. It also focuses how Sociology can be used 
as method to interpret religion as a social phenomenon. Another concern 
addressed by the research is the repercussions of religious conflicts on society as 
well as the impact of religion on the societal changes that exist. From the 
perspective of the sociology of religion, one may see that there exists an 
established scientific pattern of the idea that spiritual people build up the social 
structure that encourages loving-kindness and tolerance. Studying the sociology 
of religion helps the people to have personal influence on social actions and 
exercise self-control in religious contexts. Muhammad Saw (PBUH) the hadith of 
the Prophet teaches that people who adhere to science, tolerance and religion have 
a religious life, especially Muslims. In Islam, everything is arranged and may be 
put into practice, which makes religion the cornerstone of social forms.