QUR’ANIC SPIRITUALITY AND ANXIETY: THE ROLE OF QALB, PRAYER, DHIKR, AND FASTING AS SOUL THERAPY

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues faced by modern society, including Indonesia, and many individuals still experience persistent symptoms despite receiving conventional treatments. This study aims to analyze how Qur’anic spirituality, particularly the concepts of qalb, prayer, dhikr, and fasting, contributes to the regulation of anxiety. This research uses a qualitative library approach by examining Qur’anic verses, classical and contemporary tafsir works including Indonesian interpretations, as well as relevant studies in Islamic psychology. The findings indicate that the Qur’anic concept of qalb positions emotional disturbance as a condition linked to the state of spiritual awareness. Prayer strengthens psychological coping by building trust and inner stability. Dhikr purifies the heart and reduces emotional tension, while fasting enhances self-control and supports mental balance. These findings imply that Qur’anic spirituality can serve as an integrative therapeutic framework that complements contemporary approaches within Islamic psychotherapy, especially in contexts where spiritual meaning is essential to emotional healing.