Dr. Sanjeevni Gangwani1, Dr. Shaimaa Ballout2*, Dr. Nourah Alhasawi3
1Professor Emeritus and Researcher, Department of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia
2Assistant Professor Dawah and leadership studies, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia
3Associate Professor of Hadith and its sciences, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia
Issue: 94 | Pages:265-273 | September 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54940/si45585223 | PDF
Received: 11/12/2022 | Revised:22/1/2023 | Accepted:16/2/2023
*Corresponding Author
Abstract
The current study examined the impact of religious beliefs and practices implemented by Muslims in Saudi Arabia on their ability to cope with stress, social isolation, uncertainty, and providing social support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included a questionnaire with a sample of 1,511 respondents. The relationship of demographic variables and religious beliefs and practices of respondents was analyzed using a correlation table. It was found that gender and civil status positively correlated with religious beliefs and practices. Whereas nationality, location, employment status, and monthly income had no significant impact on religious beliefs and practices. The study revealed a positive association of religious beliefs and practices on an individual's ability to cope with stress, social isolation, and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some interventions, such as using social media, helped them cope as well.
Keywords
Religious Beliefs, Religious Practices, Social Isolation, Stress, Uncertainty, Social Support, Covid-19 Pandemic, Saudi Arabia, Muslims, Religiosity.
How to Cite
Gangwani, S., Ballout, S., and Alhasawi, N. (2023), Impact of Religious Beliefs and Religious Practices on Individuals Ability to Cope up With Covid-19 Pandemic: A Study with Special Reference to Followers of Islam in Saudi Arabia, Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Sharia'h Sciences and Islamic Studies, Issue.94. pp. 265-273. https://doi.org/10.54940/si45585223