Toward a positive psychology of Islam and Muslims: Spirituality, struggle, and social justice

Muksin; Moh. Abdullah; Achmad Muhibin Zuhri

doi:10.1080/10911359.2026.2698837

July 7, 2026Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Toward a positive psychology of Islam and Muslims: Spirituality, struggle, and social justice

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The aim is to investigate the role of spirituality and social justice within positive psychology as it relates to Islam and Muslims.
Literature review on positive psychology and its intersection with spirituality in Islam.
Analysis of existing frameworks in behavioral science regarding religion and spirituality.
Exploration of social justice themes within Muslim communities and their psychological impact.
Identified a need to incorporate spirituality into mainstream positive psychology frameworks.
Highlighted the significance of social justice issues in enhancing well-being within Muslim societies.

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This exploration reveals the integration of spirituality and social justice in Muslim communities, suggesting broader implications for behavioral science.

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Religion and spirituality occupy an uneasy place in mainstream behavioral science. They are frequently treated either as variables to be controlled for or as private matters bracketed off from prof...

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