This study focuses on the functions of tasli>m as a psychological training to increase individuals’ resilience. Resilience itself is an important asset in a person, as with it individuals could rise from adversity. The higher the resilience of a person the more he can be faster rise from the problems he faces.
Ibn Athaillah explained that human life could not be separated from the problems of life. So that they required to apply attitude of tasli>m (surrender) within each individuals. In his book at-tanwi>r fi> isqa>t{{ at-tadbi>r he explained tasli>m attitude with regard to the desire to involve, meaning that human activity in regulating life is the real problem.
Applying tasli>m attitude does not mean the individual is free from problems. Tasli>m attitude was instrumental in changing the outlook of individuals in life. That is no different in physical activity of people who tasli>m and which are not. The difference is in their psychic activity.
The results of this study indicate positive functions of tasli>m attitude in increasing someone’s resilience. The essence of tasli>m teachings of Ibn Athaillah has function in helping individuals properly addressing each factor of resilience. In addition, tasli>m also can improve resilience aspects of someone, which, if we increase these aspects, it will form a resilient individual.