<![CDATA[The development of social media has transformed religious preaching from conventional spaces into broader and more interactive digital environments. One emerging phenomenon is the dissemination of religious messages through TikTok, including preaching content delivered by Gufron. This study aims to analyze the representation of fatalism and mystical beliefs (klenik) in such digital preaching content from the perspective of the psychology of religion. Using a qualitative content analysis approach, this study examined ten TikTok videos uploaded by Gufron during 2023–2024, selected purposively based on their thematic relevance to fatalistic and mystical narratives. Data were analyzed through three stages: coding, categorization, and interpretation based on Krippendorff’s content analysis model. The findings reveal two main forms of fatalistic and mystical narrative: (1) excessive emphasis on divine predestination (qadar) without adequately addressing the role of human effort (ikhtiar), and (2) claims of direct communication with angels—particularly Malaikat Israfil—which border on mystical belief. From the psychology of religion perspective, these narratives are readily accepted by audiences because they provide psychological certainty and emotional comfort amid life’s uncertainties. This study contributes to the discourse on digital da’wah and religious cognition, and highlights the need for enhanced theological and digital literacy among Muslim audiences.]]>
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