Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam

THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEED FOR RELIGION: A PHILOSOPHICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIOLOGICAL, AND TRANSCENDENTAL ANALYSIS

Firiyanto Firiyanto (UIN Raden Fatah Palembang)
Zuhdiyah Zuhdiyah (UIN Raden Fatah Palembang)
Maryamah Maryamah (UIN Raden Fatah Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jan 2026

Abstract

This article explores religion as a fundamental human need that transcends formal belief systems, encompassing philosophical, psychological, sociological, and transcendental dimensions. Employing a qualitative and analytical literature-based approach, the study examines primary and secondary sources relevant to the nature and role of religion in human life. The findings reveal that philosophically, religion provides meaning and moral direction beyond rational comprehension; psychologically, it fosters emotional balance and inner peace; sociologically, it strengthens social solidarity and interpersonal harmony; and transcendently, it connects human beings to God as the ultimate source of value and purpose. In the modern era, characterized by secularism and moral uncertainty, religion remains profoundly relevant as an ethical and spiritual compass guiding humanity toward existential balance and sustainable human flourishing.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jkpi

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Subject

Education Other

Description

Al Khairat Journal of Islamic Education Counseling (JKPI-Al Khairat) is a scientific journal in the field of Guidance and Counseling in Islamic Education and Education in general which is published regularly twice a year. This journal was published by departmen Islamic Guidance and Counseling at the ...