This research study aims to explore the concept of motivation from the Islamic
perspective, which is explored to a poor extent. It seeks to shed light on Islām and how it
motivates its followers to behave appropriately while fulfilling their needs and desires,
guided by the Holy Qur’ān and Ḥadīth. A comprehensive literature review is conducted to
study and understand the various perspectives presented by other scholars on human
psychology and motivation specifically from the perspectives of Islām, Christianity and
Jewish cultures.
This study adopts a qualitative approach and focuses on gathering secondary data
from a broad range of sources. The data collected is then analysed in an interpretative yet
subjective manner. To achieve the aims of this research, the emphasis is laid on gathering
both comprehensive secondary data from the religious journals and academic books. The
evidence was gathered from the holy books of these religions which include Holy Qur’ān,
Bible and Torah. From the findings of the research, it was concluded by the researcher that
Islām significantly highlighted and differentiated from Christianity and Judaism in endorsing
motivation among its followers.
It is identified that Allāh created mankind to spread His word and to perform His
actions. He motivated humans by offering them certain rewards and making them fearful of
the consequences in case they fail to follow His commands. This thesis provides greater
insight into the role played by Islām in motivating human beings to live a life in a way that
is beneficial here on earth and in the afterlife. This study is expected to contribute further to
the collective knowledge and understanding of motivation and human behavior