Governance Requirements for Ensuring the Spiritual Health of Society with Emphasis on Religious Texts
Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va Salāmat (i.e., Research on Religion & Health),
Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025),
11 November 2025
,
Page 100-116
https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v11i3.47127
Abstract
Background and Objective: Given the importance of spiritual health in enhancing quality of life and its impact on the psychological wellbeing of society, the governance requirements for ensuring this aspect of health have received less attention. Previous research has shown that insufficient attention to spiritual dimensions can lead to serious challenges in social and cultural areas; therefore, this study aims to identify effective governance requirements for ensuring the spiritual health of society, providing practical suggestions to facilitate appropriate policymaking.
Methods: The research is qualitative in nature, employing a descriptive-analytical method. It utilizes credible library resources including books, scientific articles, and reports related to community spiritual health. The collected information was analyzed using content analysis methods to identify governance requirements for ensuring spiritual health. Findings from various sources were analyzed to extract reliable results based on which recommendations were made for improving governance requirements aimed at ensuring community spiritual health. The authors reported no conflicts of interest.
Results: Data analysis revealed that governance requirements for ensuring spiritual health include "promoting and disseminating religious teachings", "combating corruption and promoting justice", "supporting religious and cultural institutions", "enhancing Islamic ethics and behavior", and "fostering social solidarity". It was also found that addressing individuals' spiritual needs can help reduce social problems.
Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of governance requirements in securing spiritual health and suggests that governments adopt comprehensive approaches to create an environment conducive to enhancing spiritual wellbeing. Implementing these recommendations will not only improve individuals' quality of life but also contribute significantly to strengthening social cohesion.
- Health
- Holy Quran
- Islamic governance
- Spiritual health
- Tradition
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