Positive Psychology in Novel “Merindu Baginda Nabi“ According to Martin E.P. Seligman Perspective

Most of people cannot recognize a means of positive psychology. Positive psychology is a study of psychology which examines humans from the positive side. The purpose of this study aims to describe the background of Rifa and mention the positive values on novel entitled “Merindu Baginda Nabi“ which is found in Rifa itself according to positive psychology on Seligman persperctive. The researchers used qualitative descriptive methodology to analyze the novel. The results of this novel analysis consist of the description of Rifa’s background and mention the positive values which found in Rifa itself those are; optimist, surrender, and greatful to God.