Research Article
Spiritual Practices in the Millennial Era: 40-Day Personal Transformation to Build Inner Peace
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.29-5-2025.2360898, author={Akhmad Liana Amrul Haq and Imron Imron and Muhammad Adha Alfarisi}, title={Spiritual Practices in the Millennial Era: 40-Day Personal Transformation to Build Inner Peace}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th International Seminar on Psychology Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, ISPsy 2025, 29th May 2025, Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ISPSY}, year={2025}, month={12}, keywords={spiritual practice 40 days inner peace}, doi={10.4108/eai.29-5-2025.2360898} }- Akhmad Liana Amrul Haq
Imron Imron
Muhammad Adha Alfarisi
Year: 2025
Spiritual Practices in the Millennial Era: 40-Day Personal Transformation to Build Inner Peace
ISPSY
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.29-5-2025.2360898
Abstract
The rapid development of technology has brought both progress and psychological challenges for the millennial generation, including a decline in spiritual awareness. This study explores how consistent 40-day spiritual practices can foster personal transformation and inner peace among university students. Using a qualitative reflective approach, data were collected from students’ daily reflection journals in the Sufism Psychology course over four academic years (2020–2024). Thematic reflective analysis revealed three core dimensions: religiosity, spirituality, and meaningfulness of life. Students who practiced mahdhah worship (ritual-based) reported strengthened religiosity and spirituality, while those performing ghairu mahdhah worship (non-ritual acts) experienced enhanced life meaning. The findings highlight that structured spiritual practices can promote self-awareness, emotional balance, and inner peace, offering a psychological framework for integrating spirituality into mental well-being education.
