a comparative study of self-confidence from the perspectives of quran, ahadith and psychology

Background and objectives: self-confidence, referring to relying on and exploiting individual abilities and talents for realizing spiritual and material prosperity, not only contradicts but is in agreement with and a prerequisite for faith in god. practically, the greater faith in god one has, the more potent self-confidence he /she possess. investigating the subject of self-confidence from the perspectives of quran, ahadith and psychology, this study explores the meaning of self (soul) in self -confidence and its levels, the prerequisites for development and enhancement of self-confidence, the association of self-concept and self-esteem with selfconfidence, and the approaches to develop and enhance positive self-concept as well as to boost self-confidence. methods: the data of this descriptive review article were gathered from library and digital references. results: although it appears that self-confidence contradicts islamic teachings, it can be clearly understood that this teaching subject is confirmed and emphasized in islamic teachings by discovery of its true meaning. conclusion: if having self-confidence is meant to rely on and exploiting individual abilities and talents to reach material and spiritual prosperity, it not only does not contradict but is in agreement with and a prerequisite for faith in god. self in self- confidence indeed means human as a combination of the body and the spirit which is fully consistent with indices of self-confidence. according to psychologists, improving self-esteem and positive self-concept affects self-confidence directly. from perspective of religion, paying attention to venerability and god-given dignity of human, recognizing the superb purpose in life, etc. are approaches to develop and enhance positive self-concept and self-esteem, and to boost self-confidence.