Document Type : Research paper
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1 PhD student in Arabic Language and Literature, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran.
2 Associate Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, Hakim Sabzevari University
3 Associate Professor, Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Hakim.Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran
Abstract
Positive psychology, as a relatively new branch of psychology, moves beyond the focus on pathology and disorders to highlight positive dimensions of human experience, such as life satisfaction, mental health, and flourishing. Martin Seligman’s model, which emphasizes five components—positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, and accomplishment—provides a framework for understanding how individuals can lead meaningful lives. In recent years, this approach has influenced literary studies, offering new ways of interpreting characters and themes. This study employs an interdisciplinary perspective and a descriptive–analytical content analysis to examine Masa’at Jamīlah (The Tragedy of Jamīlah) by Egyptian writer Abdel Rahman Al-Sharqawi. The play recounts the struggle of Jamīlah Bouhired and other Algerian fighters against French colonialism. The purpose of the study is to explore how positive psychology operates in the context of Islamic resistance and how these elements help transform individual suffering into collective resilience. The findings show that positive psychological elements within the play extend beyond individual traits, shaping broader mechanisms of meaning-making and collective identity. Positive emotions sustain hope and perseverance; engagement reflects ethical commitment and social responsibility; positive relationships foster trust and social cohesion; meaning reinforces cultural and religious values in the face of oppression; and accomplishment reflects national and human resilience.
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