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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES:   This research article investigates the development of ‘Aql (intellect) from a Quranic perspective and its significant role in achieving a “PURE LIFE”. The objective is to differentiate the Quranic concept of intellect from conventional ideas of intelligence and to propose a practical, holistic framework for intellectual growth grounded in Quranic teachings. The study aims to show how cultivating intellect, as emphasized in the Quran, leads to individual and societal prosperity in this world and the hereafter. METHOD & FINDING:   Using qualitative content analysis, the study focuses on Quranic verses containing the Arabic root ‘Aql [‘-q-l]. Through thematic coding and interpretive analysis, a Quranic model of intellectual development is extracted, highlighting stages such as Tafakkur (thinking), Ta‘aqqul (pondering), Ḍhikr (remembrance of the Almighty), Shukr (gratitude), culminating in divine Hidāyat (guidance). The findings indicate that the Quranic framework is inherently holistic, integrating cognitive, and has ethical, and spiritual dimensions. This model enriches reasoning and decision-making while fostering virtues and social responsibility, thus facilitating a pure and balanced life. CONCLUSION:   The research concludes that ‘Aql (intellect) is a divinely bestowed faculty, one of Allah’s noblest gifts to humanity, serving as the foundation for understanding, discernment, and ethical living. Unlike mere intelligence, intellect integrates rational, moral, and spiritual aspects, enabling humans to distinguish between Ḥaqq (truth) and Bāṭil (falsehood). This discernment guides ethical conduct, protecting individuals and societies from moral decline. When aligned with divine guidance, intellect leads to a PURE LIFE marked by inner peace, contentment, and righteous action, culminating in true felicity and success in both this world and the hereafter. 

Background and Objective: Considering the various educational approaches, ( Wilāyah ) education is considered the most effective due to its link with the Almighty God. The use of Wilāyah education is crucial to the achievement of a genuine Islamic education. This study therefore focuses on the teachings of the Wilāyah in the light of Ziyārat Jāmiʿah Kabīrah as an example of the sources that link the teachings of the Imams to the Almighty God. The aim of the Wilayat education system is to present a comprehensive model of education to the community teachers. Method : This research employed purposeful sampling, utilizing the Ziyārat Jāmiʿah Kabīrah as a profound document on Imamate and Wilāyah . Based on this, a thematic analysis method was applied to continuously study the Ziyārat Jāmiʿah Kabīrah and its related interpretations. After extracting passages with similar content, the sub-themes of the research were compiled. Subsequently, the common themes were categorized under organizing themes: scientific, moral, social, emotional, spiritual, and biological education. All these themes were then subsumed under the overarching theme of Wilāyah education. Finally, the themes of Wilayat education were analyzed, and the necessity of placing them under the authority of God's representative was elucidated. Results and Conclusion : The results showed that Wilāya-based education is an effective educational model for achieving Islamic education. Following the Imam, who embodies the perfect and fully developed human being in all aspects of education, can lead to success in both worldly and eternal life