Muslim Verbal and Active Prayer (MVAP): Measurement and Psychological Functioning of Supplications in Islam

Chen, Zhuo Job; Tekke, Mustafa; Mastor, Khairul Anwar; Kayadibi, Saim

doi:10.1080/10508619.2020.1858254

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“…This does not exclude other forms of prayer from being the central practice in one’s religion. For example, prayer for some Muslims entails both a verbal and a behavioral component, such that an intrinsically oriented prayer requires one to act out God’s will (Chen et al, 2021). In correspondence with the suggestion to extend empirical research on prayer beyond assessment of frequency, our longitudinal results suggest that prayer frequency and orientations—in combination rather than in isolation—might be especially beneficial to lowering distress and increasing well-being.…”

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Effects of prayer frequency and orientations on distress and well-being: Cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence from Indonesian adults.

Chen,

Jung,

Cook

et al. 2024

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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Research on the benefits of prayer have mainly focused on frequency and often neglect other aspects of prayer. In this Brief Research Report, we reported independent and joint effects of prayer frequency and two prayer orientations on distress and well-being variables. Data included a cross-sectional national sample (n = 579) and a three-wave longitudinal convenience sample (n = 595) of Indonesian adults. Participants responded to questionnaires on prayer frequency, orientations (prayer for comfort and connection), and eight distress and well-being variables. Longitudinal results evidenced a joint effect of prayer frequency and orientations. When oriented by an intention for connection or comfort, prayer had the potential to mitigate subsequent suffering, enhance subsequent meaning and purpose, and promote subsequent character and virtue. The study calls for an examination of prayer variables that extend beyond mere frequency and an expanded framework of wellbeing when exploring potential benefits of prayer.

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Effects of prayer frequency and orientations on distress and well-being: Cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence from Indonesian adults.

Chen,

Jung,

Cook

et al. 2024

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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“…A Muslim's soul is dominated by these three types of lust. The self-development model in Islamic teachings is defined as cognitive and social abilities because in the process it involves several aspects, namely aspects of individual personality, mental abilities, and spirituality (Anwar et al, 2020;Chen et al, 2021).…”

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The Role of Piety (Taqwa) and Gratitude (Syukur) in Islam on Human Emotional Intelligence

Wijaya,

Tahir,

Saputranur

et al. 2024

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This study aims to investigate the role of taqwa (belief in Allah) and gratitude (gratitude to Allah) in Islam on an individual's ability to manage their level of human emotional intelligence. This study uses a factorial design analysis research method with a structural transaction research model. Data analysis was performed using AMOS (Moment Structure Analysis) which is used for hypothesis testing. This research involved a research sample of 350 Muslims consisting of administration staff, teachers, students, and other staff at tertiary institutions. The research findings show that taqwa and gratitude make a positive contribution to emotional intelligence. Individuals who have high piety have the ability to assess and control their emotional levels. In addition, based on research results, individuals who have piety and gratitude have the ability to better understand and distinguish between positive and negative emotions because these individuals have a good level of understanding of the teachings of the Islamic religion. Individuals who have high piety and gratitude are also able to respond well when others are angry with them and act with compassion. Taqwa and gratitude can increase individual empathy, thus contributing to emotional competence and individual emotional intelligence. This research resulted in the originality of the findings, namely taqwa and gratitude affect the emotional intelligence of Muslims in dealing with various problems. In addition, the study of piety and gratitude is accompanied by self-development of the Qur'an to examine its relationship with the emotions and souls of Muslims. This can enrich the literature on Islamic religious scholarship. The implication of this research is that if someone is able to increase this devotion and gratitude, that person will be better able to manage emotions, so that they can create a harmonious atmosphere both at work and in the family environment.

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“…In this study, mental health is also viewed as a process of adjustment for a Muslim as an individual in the environment in dealing with life circumstances (Chen et al, 2021). Adjustment to life is a continuous process of an organism in its relationship within the personal, interpersonal and societal spectrum.…”

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Mental Well-Being and Religious Values Among Muslim-Sunni Groups Across Four Cities.

Hisham,

Tekke,

Funmi

et al. 2022

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Mental well-being as a subject is much integrated with other fields of knowledge. Thus, in this study, chosen variables common to other constructs in different fields of knowledge such as self-development, personal goal, resilience, piety, hope and social interest were used as significant constructs to correlate positively with mental well-being. The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (W-EMWS) was mainly used to gauge mental well-being among respondents in this study. The focus of the study was to investigate the mental well-being among the diverse Muslim-Sunni groups in selected cities in different countries with differences in nationalities, cultures, and values; yet similar in terms of religion and sect, that is, Islam and Sunni. The study was to determine whether religiosity values (Islam and Sunni) among the different Muslim groups contributed to their mental well-being. A sample size of 989 respondents was selected from Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Lagos, Nigeria; and London, United Kingdom. The results from this study indicated that several factors such as self-acceptance, social interest, and self-development significantly correlated to mental well-being among Muslim-Sunni respondents. As predicted, the study shows varying degrees of correlation among the Muslim-Sunni groups selected in different cities. However, religious values, such as piety and hope were moderately correlated with mental well-being among the Muslim-Sunni groups. The findings show promising results and future studies should expand into investigating the exploratory modelling of mental well-being and differences in the potential means of religious values across other Muslim countries from different backgrounds.

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Muslim Verbal and Active Prayer (MVAP): Measurement and Psychological Functioning of Supplications in Islam

Cited by 5 publications

References 21 publications

Effects of prayer frequency and orientations on distress and well-being: Cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence from Indonesian adults.

Effects of prayer frequency and orientations on distress and well-being: Cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence from Indonesian adults.

The Role of Piety (Taqwa) and Gratitude (Syukur) in Islam on Human Emotional Intelligence

Mental Well-Being and Religious Values Among Muslim-Sunni Groups Across Four Cities.

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