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International Multi. J. of Pure Life, 11(39), Serial Number. 3, Summer. 2024, 69-87

ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER
Islamic Solutions to Gen Z's Cognitive Challenges: A Path to Meaningful Life

1*
Morteza Agha Mohammadi
1.* Assistant Prof. Department of Islamic Studies, the Higher Educational Complex of Language, literature, and

Culture, Al Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran. (Corresponding Author)

ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT

Article History: SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: This paper examines the cognitive
Received: 20 March 2024
Revised: 15 May 2024 challenges "Generation Z" faces and offers guidance based on
Accepted: 10 June 2024 Islamic teachings to address these issues.

Key Words: METHOD & FINDING: Utilizing a descriptive and analytical
approach, the article identifies key challenges as the virtual-real-life
Generation Z imbalance, susceptibility to gaslighting, information overload, the
pursuit of instant gratification, and a diminished attention span.
Cognitive Challenges
Islamic teachings offer practical solutions to these challenges. The
Information Overload paper is based on Cognitive-Behavioural Theory (CBT) as its
theoretical framework.
Gaslighting
CONCLUSION: From an Islamic perspective, practical strategies
Virtual Life
for enhancing the cognitive well-being of this generation include
Instant Gratification appreciating the value of time, fostering self-awareness, promoting
Wasaṭīyyah (moderation), cultivating Ṣilah ar-Raḥim (genuine
Reduced Attention Span relationships) especially with family, regulating desires, verifying
information before acceptance, seeking beneficial knowledge,
DOI: managing time effectively, practicing self-reflection, encouraging
https://doi.org/10.22034/IMJPL
.2024.9965 critical thinking, developing patience, expressing gratitude,
practicing Khushūʾ (mindfulness in worship), reciting and

contemplating the Qur’an, avoiding excessive entertainment,
This is an open access article engaging in social interaction, and seeking guidance from scholars.
under the CC BY license
(http://creativecommons.org/lic The mentioned factors are crucial in overcoming the challenges
encountered by Generation Z.
enses/by/4.0/).

* Corresponding Author:
Email: m_aghamohammadi@miu.ac.ir Article Address Published on the Journal Site:
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http://p-l.journals.miu.ac.ir/article_9965.html

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