Strategic Analysis for Organizing Collective Resistance in the Battlefield of Cognitive Warfare Based on the Holy Qur’an

Document Type : Research Article

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1 PhD student at the University of Quranic Sciences and Teachings

2 Associate Professor, University of Quranic Sciences and Teachings, Qom, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, University of Quranic Sciences and Teachings, Qom, Iran

10.22034/dqm.2026.23661.1238

Abstract

The rapid technological developments and the expansion of media networks have shifted the arena of strategic confrontations from physical domains to the realm of perception and identity, transforming cognitive warfare into one of the most significant forms of contemporary conflict, aiming to manipulate collective perception, weaken public trust, and create fractures within social cohesion. The main research problem revolves around the question of what model the Holy Qur’an offers for organizing collective resistance against cognitive threats. This study was conducted using a qualitative approach and an objective conceptual-interpretive analytical method through conceptual analysis of the relevant Qur’anic verses and consultation of authoritative exegetical sources. The findings indicate that the Qur’an presents a systematic model based on five strategic pillars: strengthening collective bonds grounded in divine promises and shared responsibility; safeguarding the communicative sphere by institutionalizing “the best speech” and regulating rhetorical emotions; shifting from divergence to convergence through emphasis on a “common word” and the reduction of conflict‑triggering biases; harmonizing speech and action as a shield for social trust and a safeguard against the erosion of cognitive capital; and moving from fanaticism to piety by replacing ethnic and factional distinctions with divinely oriented identity standards. The innovation of this research lies in presenting an integrated, comparative, and anticipatory framework that translates Qur’anic teachings into actionable strategies for enhancing society’s cognitive resilience, thereby distinguishing it from previous studies that have typically focused on a single, limited dimension

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