DZIKR AND MEDITATION IN TASHAWWUF: Spiritual Disciplines, Psychological Benefits, and Their Contemporary Relevance
M. Afifi, Abdul Fattah, Mira Mareta, Mohammad Fakhri
Miqot: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman December 10, 2025 DOI: 10.30821/miqot.v49i2.1485 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Dzikr meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The authors report that dzikr and meditation enhance spiritual well-being by fostering gratitude, emotional balance, and awareness of the Divine, and are associated with psychological benefits such as reduced stress and increased resilience. They argue these practices remain relevant for holistic well-being and provide accessible pathways to balance and meaning in modern life. |
Abstract
Dzikr (remembrance of Allah) and meditation are core spiritual practices in Islam that support inner peace and personal transformation. Grounded in the Qur’an and developed within tashawwuf (Sufism), they aim to purify the self (tazkiyah al-nafs), deepen God-consciousness, and cultivate spiritual tranquillity. This study explores the relevance of dzikr and meditation by integrating Islamic spiritual perspectives with contemporary psychological and mental-health insights. Using a qualitative–descriptive method, data were obtained through literature analysis and participatory observation in dzikr and meditation gatherings, supplemented by informal interviews. The results show that these practices enhance spiritual well-being by fostering gratitude, emotional balance, and awareness of the Divine, while also producing measurable psychological benefits such as reduced stress and increased resilience. The study concludes that dzikr and meditation remain highly relevant for promoting holistic well-being and providing accessible pathways to balance and meaning in modern life.
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on meditation, most cited first.