THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ISLAMIC PRAYER: A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION OF SHALAT'S IMPACT ON ADULT WELL-BEING AND HAPPINESS

Esa Wahyu Nur Fadila; Ainun Evi Maisaroh

doi:10.32478/mtp5jz53

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ISLAMIC PRAYER: A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION OF SHALAT'S IMPACT ON ADULT WELL-BEING AND HAPPINESS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32478/mtp5jz53

Authors

Esa Wahyu Nur Fadila
esawahyunurfadila@gmail.com
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya - Indonesia
Ainun Evi Maisaroh Fakultas Psikologi dan Kesehatan Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya - Indonesia

Keywords:

shalat, happiness, emotional well-being, adult psychology, spiritual practices, qualitative research

Abstract

This observational and interview-based study explores the effectiveness of shalat (Islamic prayer) in enhancing happiness among adults. Conducted with two primary subjects who regularly perform the five daily prayers, the study uses a qualitative approach through direct observation and semi-structured interviews, supported by significant others for triangulation. The findings reveal that consistent and mindful performance of shalat correlates with positive emotional, behavioral, and physical indicators of well-being. Subjects demonstrated calmness, gratitude, emotional regulation, and increased productivity after prayer. The study emphasizes shalat not only as a religious obligation but also as a spiritual practice that contributes to psychological resilience and subjective well-being. These results suggest that spiritual practices like shalat can serve as valuable tools for mental health and happiness in adults, providing a meaningful avenue for further research in religious psychology and emotional wellness.

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Author Biography

Ainun Evi Maisaroh, Fakultas Psikologi dan Kesehatan Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya

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Published

2025-03-25

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Vol. 6 No. 01 (2025): Edisi Maret

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THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ISLAMIC PRAYER: A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION OF SHALAT’S IMPACT ON ADULT WELL-BEING AND HAPPINESS (Esa Wahyu Nur Fadila & Ainun Evi Maisaroh , Trans.). (2025). Journal Islamic Studies, 6(01), 144-151. https://doi.org/10.32478/mtp5jz53