An Islamic Mindfulness Intervention Model for Strengthening Individual Psychological Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review
Muh Ali Bagas, Randi Evendi Saputra, Siti Kris Fitriana Wahyu Lestari, Emha Zainul Mukminin
International Journal of Applied Guidance and Counseling July 31, 2026 DOI: 10.26486/zwkffy47 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Systematic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Islamic mindfulness |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | Reports that Islamic mindfulness interventions were associated with reduced anxiety, depression, and fatigue and improved resilience, religiosity, self-efficacy, caring behavior, and psychological well-being across diverse populations and delivery formats. Notes that only one of the eleven reviewed studies directly measured psychological well-being, and argues that future research needs standardized protocols, stronger designs, larger samples, and longer follow-up. |
Abstract
The increasing prevalence of psychological problems highlights the need for interventions that address both psychological symptoms and spiritual dimensions. This study aimed to synthesize the models, implementation, outcomes, and contributions of Islamic mindfulness interventions in strengthening psychological well-being. A systematic literature review was conducted using established reporting guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Eleven articles published between 2021 and 2024 were retrieved from Google Scholar, Crossref, and Scopus via Publish or Perish and analyzed using descriptive synthesis. The findings indicate that Islamic mindfulness was associated with reduced anxiety, depression, and fatigue and with improved resilience, religiosity, self-efficacy, caring behavior, and psychological well-being across diverse populations and delivery formats. However, only one study directly measured psychological well-being, while the others examined related outcomes. These findings support Islamic mindfulness as a promising integrative approach, while future research should use standardized protocols, stronger designs, larger samples, direct measures of psychological well-being, and longer follow-up periods.
Comparable studies
Other systematic reviews and meta-analyses on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being Diverse adult clinical populations | 2014 | Meta-analysis | n = 3,515 |
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Stress Management in Healthy People: A Review and Meta-Analysis Healthy subjects | 2009 | Systematic review and meta-analysis | |
| The psychological effects of meditation: A meta-analysis. Nonclinical groups of adult meditators | 2012 | Meta-analysis | n = 163 |
| Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Prevention of Depressive Relapse Adults with recurrent depression in full or partial remission | 2016 | Meta-analysis of individual patient data from randomized controlled trials | n = 1,258 |
| Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Therapy – a systematic review of randomized controlled trials | 2011 | Systematic review |
Citations in the library
Cites 5
- Traditional Islamic spiritual meditative practices: powerful psychotherapies for mental wellbeing. Frontiers in Psychology 2025
- Spiritual Transformation of Former Drug Addicts Through Islamic Mindfulness at Islamic Boarding School Absorbent Mind May 11, 2026
- Pengaruh Terapi Mindfulness Spiritual Islam Terhadap Tingkat Kecemasan Pada Lansiadi Posyandu Cempaka Grogol Jurnal Keperawatan Mandira Cendikia August 16, 2023
- Islamic mindfulness as cultural mindfulness: a conceptual framework for decision-making and well-being. Frontiers in Psychology February 11, 2026
- Person-Centered Mindfulness: A Culturally and Spiritually Sensitive Approach to Clinical Practice. Journal of Religion and Health June 2023