Dhikr Practices, Emotional Intelligence, and Spiritual Intelligence : A Structural Model of the Syattariyah Order at Buntet Pesantren, Cirebon
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the relationships among dhikr (spiritual remembrance), emotional intelligence (EQ), and spiritual intelligence (SQ) among adherents of the Syattariyah Tariqa at Buntet Pesantren, Cirebon, Indonesia. Quantitative cross-sectional survey data from 92 respondents were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal significant positive relationships between dhikr and EQ (β = 0.816, p < 0.001) and between EQ and SQ (β = 0.612, p < 0.001). In contrast, the direct relationship between dhikr and SQ is positive but negligible (β = 0.118; f² = 0.014), and its significance has not been established. These findings highlight the role of emotional intelligence in linking religious practice and spiritual intelligence. However, the NFI (0.508) and SRMR (0.108) indicate limited model fit, and the cross-sectional, single-community design requires caution in generalizing the findings. This study contributes to Islamic psychology by integrating dhikr, EQ, and SQ in a structural framework.
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $19
OpenAlex ID: W7225835463