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Happiness is a fundamental goal of life for every individual, regardless of their background or way of life. This study examines happiness from an Islamic perspective, in which elements of happiness and job satisfaction contribute to the formation of faith, morality, and life satisfaction—serving as indicators for daily living. These elements include inner peace, piety, knowledge, practice, morality towards Allah SWT and oneself, cheerfulness, optimism, trustworthiness, and honesty. While previous studies have explored happiness and job satisfaction, many have done so without considering the Islamic viewpoint, focusing only on external aspects. Therefore, this study investigates elements that align with current realities faced by female Islamic Education Teachers (GPI) to serve as guidance and indicators of happiness, which may cultivate individuals and communities that are joyful and excellent. Data obtained from the distributed questionnaires show several factors that contribute to happiness and satisfaction in daily life.
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