HOW COMMITMENT TO ISLAMIC VALUES MAINTAIN MARITAL STABILITY

Abstract

A quantitative study with 47 respondents examined how commitment to Islamic values can maintain marital stability. Several studies have shown that the benefits of religious commitment can improve physical and mental health,1 including improved marital relations.2 Simple regression analysis has been used to analyze the data. These findings indicated that commitment to Islamic values significantly predict marital stability (R Square = 0.487). Commitment to the Islamic values is assessed via religious participation and religious beliefs. The persons who have higher commitment to Islamic values can maintain their marital stability better. Involvement in religious activity can encourage persons to survive and struggle successfully in difficult situations in their marriage life and avoid divorce.