Al-Mukhlashin: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu
Vol 3, No 1 (2026)

Islamic Religious Education for Mental Well-Being: Strengthening Students’ Psychological Resilience through Spiritual-Based Learning

Najeeb Yahya (University of Zawia, Libya)
Mowafg Masuwd (University of Zawia, Libya)
Helene Knudstad (Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway)
Md. Sultan Mahmud (University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jun 2026

Abstract

Mental health challenges among adolescents have increased considerably due to academic pressure, technological changes, and social uncertainty. Islamic Religious Education has substantial potential to contribute to students’ psychological well-being by fostering spirituality, emotional regulation, and resilience. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of spiritual-based Islamic learning in strengthening students’ mental well-being. A mixed-method research design involving 274 senior high school students was conducted. Quantitative data were obtained using standardized resilience, emotional well-being, and spiritual intelligence scales, while qualitative data were collected through interviews and reflective journals. The findings demonstrate that integrating reflective Qur’anic learning, gratitude practices, dhikr, collaborative discussions, and positive psychology significantly improves students’ resilience, emotional stability, optimism, and stress management abilities. Furthermore, students develop stronger self-awareness and healthier coping strategies for academic and social challenges. The novelty of this study is the development of a Spiritual Well-Being Learning Model, integrating Islamic spirituality with positive psychology to enhance holistic student development in Islamic Religious Education

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Al-Mukhlashin

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Al-Mukhlashin: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu is a national/scientific journal, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published every six months by STAI Al Jami Banjarmasin The scope of Al-Mukhlashin: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu includes the following areas: A. Religious Studies and Economy ...