RELIGIOUS BELIEF AND MOTIVATION: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
RELIGIOUS BELIEF AND MOTIVATION: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE

Summary/Abstract: This study examines the relationship between religious belief and individual motivation from the perspectives of Islamic thought and modern psychology. The main purpose of the study is to analyze the internal (intrinsic) and external (extrinsic) motivation sources of the individual and to reveal the effects of the spiritual framework offered by Islam on psychological resilience. In the study conducted with the literature review and comparative analysis method, the role of Islamic values such as patience, trust in God, worship and prayer on the individual's stress management, life satisfaction and search for meaning was examined. At the same time, findings obtained show that religious motivation increases the individual's inner peace, develops the skills to cope with difficulties and provides long-term spiritual satisfaction. In addition, it is emphasized that secularization and individualization, which are widespread in the modern world, weaken motivation sources; on the other hand, the Islamic motivation model has the potential to protect the individual's psychological integrity. The study argues that religious beliefs are an important support element not only in terms of spiritual but also mental health. In this context, tIslamic motivation model offers a holistic structure that makes both the individual's search for meaning and life satisfaction sustainable.

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