ABSTRACT
Contemporary humanity, faced with the sorrow, anxiety, and worry stemming from error and failure, is in increasing need of spiritual and scientific resources. The Twenty-First Supplication of Al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, concerning the 'onset of grief and anxiety from sin,' is replete with teachings on acceptance, hope, value-centricity, and intimacy with God. This study aimed to thematically analyze this supplication and align its themes with the core components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and positive psychology.
Method: This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method. The text of the Twenty-First Supplication of Al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya underwent open and axial coding. The extracted themes were then compared with the six core processes of ACT (Acceptance, Defusion, Self-as-Context, Values, Committed Action, Mindfulness) and the components of the PERMA model in positive psychology.
Results: The thematic analysis reveals that the supplication emphasizes acceptance of human weakness and error (Acceptance), being present in the moment through connection with God (Mindfulness), distancing from negative thoughts (Defusion), attachment to enduring values such as divine obedience and pleasure (Values), and movement on the path of spiritual action (Committed Action). Furthermore, themes of hope in divine mercy, positive relationships with chosen servants, and finding meaning in suffering showed complete alignment with the dimensions of positive psychology.
Therefore, the Twenty-First Supplication of Al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, with its rich themes, can serve as an authentic spiritual model alongside scientific interventions of ACT and positive psychology, guiding the enhancement of mental health, increased resilience, and reduced anxiety in Islamic communities