Sujud: Jurnal Agama, Sosial dan Budaya
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): JUNI-SEPTEMBER

The Values of Tawakkal and Husnuzan toward Allah in the Lyrics of the Song Insya Allah by Maher Zain

Amara Putri Pertiwi (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Andini Khairunisa Sulaiman (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Laela Tusaadah (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Tsulis khoerunnisa Amanah (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Dadan Firdaus (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jun 2026

Abstract

This article examines the values of tawakkal and husnuzan toward Allah contained in the lyrics of the song Insya Allah by Maher Zain. This study is motivated by the absence of research that specifically analyzes the song using the framework of Akhlak Tasawuf, particularly the theory of tawakkal according to Al-Ghazali in Ihya’ Ulumuddin and the theory of husnuzan according to Ibn Qayyim al-Jauziyyah in Madarij al-Salikin. The study employs a qualitative approach with content analysis and library research as its method. The data consist of linguistic units in the lyrics, which are analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model through three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with data validity ensured through theoretical triangulation. The analysis shows that the lyrics of Insya Allah contain the value of tawakkal, which encompasses Al-Ghazali’s three levels, ranging from expressions of surrender to Allah, calls not to despair, to total submission in seeking guidance. The value of husnuzan appears dominantly through the phrase “Insya Allah there’s a way,” repeated eight times, the belief in Allah’s presence and nearness, and the pattern of active effort that demonstrates husnuzan in this song belongs to the mahmud (praiseworthy) category according to Ibn Qayyim al-Jauziyyah’s classification, not ghurur. This study is expected to fill the gap in previous research while also showing that the values of Akhlak Tasawuf can be experienced through contemporary musical works.

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sujud

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Religion Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Sujud dimaknai sebagai tindakan menundukkan diri dengan meletakkan dahi ke tanah sebagai bentuk penghormatan, kepatuhan, atau kerendahan hati kepada Yang Maha Esa. Sujud menjadi simbol spiritualitas, kesetaraan sosial, dan nilai budaya yang luhur, menyatukan aspek religius dengan nilai-nilai ...