Psychological flexibility in the Sunna of the Prophet Muhammad

Abstract

The main idea of this study is to explore the concept of flexibility in the Sunna of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) and his biography, clarifying its meaning, factors, and rewards. The importance of this research lies in its explanation of the concept of flexibility in the Sunna, its causes, and its outcomes, while addressing an aspect of Islamic psychology and shedding light on the Prophetic methodology. It is one of the contemporary thematic studies concerned with highlighting the distinctiveness, inclusiveness, realism, success, interaction, and adaptability found in the Sunnah. The research problem centers on the concept of flexibility in the Sunna, its aspects, and its rewards. The study aims to define this concept, identify its factors, and list its advantages. Given the nature of the topic, the researcher adopted the descriptive method to trace the hadiths of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) related to psychological flexibility, and the analytical-deductive method to draw the study’s methodology and explain and analyze its theories. Among the most significant findings is that flexibility in the Prophetic Sunnah refers to psychological steadfastness resulting from strong faith, enabling adaptation, and dealing with events in accordance with the Prophet’s methodology.