The Positive Emotions of Gratitude and Hope: The Islamic Narrative

Abstract

Positive emotions have an obvious connection to wellbeing of individual as well as societies. Having the ability to be optimistic and view the past, present, and future in a positive perspective is the essence of positive emotions.Gratitude and hope are the positive views of life,which help in getting along and moving on through the highs and lows of life. Focusing on the lows, increase the chances of developing depression, therefore, one should find positivity in every situation. The mindset that helps a person to thrive is that adversities do occur, but they are for the better.

This article examines the Islamic narrative of the positive emotions of gratitude and hope, in light of the life of the most perfect human that ever lived and the Book that was revealed upon him.