Spiritual Emptiness and Its Role in Suicidal Tendencies: A Doctrinal Study

Abstract

This study examines spiritual richness of the heart and the role of worship in achieving it through a theological and hadith-based study of the Qudsi Hadith: “O son of Adam, devote yourself to My worship; I will fill your heart with richness and relieve you of your poverty.” The study aims to clarify the nature of worship, its impact on the soundness and tranquility of the heart, the concept of spiritual richness and its distinction from material wealth, and the effect of attachment to worldly life on spiritual poverty. It adopts inductive, analytical, and deductive approaches. The study concludes that true richness is the richness of the heart through faith in Allah, which produces contentment, satisfaction, and tranquility. It also shows that devotion to worship does not mean abandoning worldly responsibilities, but rather preventing worldly concerns from dominating the heart. Worship, remembrance of Allah, and monotheism are among the greatest causes of spiritual well-being, while excessive attachment to worldly life leads to spiritual poverty and anxiety.