Al-hikmah : International Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Desember

Islamic Spirituality and Family Resilience: Developing an Integrative Psychological Framework for Muslim Families

Rifqi Khairul Anam (Institut Ahmad Dahlan Probolinggo)
Zahro'il Warda (Institut Ahmad Dahlan Probolinggo)
Vieka Oktanie Liastikha (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Muhammadiyah Blora)
Zariin binti Mohd Ysin (Insitut Aminuddin Baki Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study examines the contribution of Islamic spirituality to family resilience and develops an integrative psychological framework for understanding resilience among Muslim families from the perspective of Islamic family law sociology. Employing a qualitative library research approach, the study integrates scholarly literature through thematic analysis and interpretive conceptual synthesis. The findings identify three interconnected mechanisms through which Islamic spirituality may strengthen family resilience: psychological meaning-making, emotional regulation, and relational adaptation. Islamic spiritual values, particularly sabr (patience), tawakkul (trust in Allah), shukr (gratitude), and rahmah (compassion), provide ethical and psychological resources that may encourage adaptive coping, constructive communication, mutual support, and collaborative conflict resolution. The study proposes an integrative framework comprising four components: Islamic spiritual resources, psychological mechanisms, relational processes, and family resilience outcomes. Its theoretical contribution lies in connecting Islamic spiritual ethics with contemporary psychological theories and sociological understandings of family relationships while acknowledging the influence of sociocultural conditions and interpersonal power dynamics. The findings suggest that family resilience extends beyond marital stability to encompass psychological well-being, relational justice, and adaptive functioning. This conceptual framework provides a foundation for culturally responsive family counseling and future empirical validation across diverse Muslim communities and sociocultural contexts.

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alhikmah

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Religion Humanities Education Environmental Science Other

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Al-Hikmah: International Journal of Islamic Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that focuses on the study and development of Islamic thought and civilization across disciplines. Published biannually, the journal serves as a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners ...