A Systematic Survey of the Relationship Between Quranic Engagement and Spiritual Well-Being of the Youth

Abstract

Qur’anic engagement such as reading, recitation, memorization, and listening has impact of various forms of on the spiritual and psychological wellbeing of young readers. Drawing from a systematic search of major scholarly databases (Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, SAGE, and others), we analyzed 30 highly relevant studies published between 2009 and 2025. We searched for evidences and found consistent positive associations between Qur’anic engagement and multiple dimensions of wellbeing. Even spiritual intelligence, psychological wellbeing, emotional regulation, stress reduction, and quality of life are positively affected by the Quranic engagement. This systematic review also demonstrates favorable effects on depression, anxiety, and sleep quality. Empirical studies with adolescents and young adults in Islamic educational settings show the same impact. The mechanisms linking Qur’anic engagement to wellbeing appear to operate through both spiritual pathways and psychological processes. These are discussed in this paper too. This review synthesizes current evidence, and proposes directions for future research to advance understanding of spirituality-based interventions for youth mental health.

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