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May 13, 2022 · What is the role of faith in Muslim mental health and wellbeing? Does more religiosity lead to less depression and anxiety? How does religion affect mental health?
- Deniz Ecem Şen
- Abstract
- Keywords
- The Rising Problem of Humanity: Anxiety Disorders
- The Relationship between Anxiety and Religion
- Conclusion
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This paper has examined the concept of anxiety, its rise in recent decades, and the relationship between anxiety and religion. To illustrate a unique approach to this emerging problem, we have investigated the Islamic understanding of anxiety and various Muslim scholar’s approach to the term. Since over-thinking and anxiety are universal problems t...
Anxiety, Islam, Havâtır, Al-Ghazali, Ibn Hazm, Ebû Zeyd el-Belhî
Anxiety can be described as follows: A natural feeling we experience in certain situations, especially when we are in danger, afraid of something or someone or we feel stressed. As humans, we tend to feel anxious daily because we all have people and things we love and care about, including ourselves. Being in constant fear of losing the things we v...
The efect of religion on mental health has been debated over the past couple of decades, but the link between religion and anxiety disorders, in paricular, seems to be ignored. Freud has called anxiety as mental pain, and the efect of religious practices on relieving this pain is not investigated at a satisfying level. On the contrary, in the histo...
Everyone feels anxious at some point in their life, whether it is because of the fear of facing an undesirable situaion, geting ready for a job interview or an important exam and it is an essential component of our human nature. As human beings, we cannot altogether avoid the feelings of anxiety; however, some people get afected by these feelings m...
Sep 6, 2002 · To treat anxiety: you need to increase your faith and your trust in Allah; you need to make more du`a and pray more; you should relax by means of doing acts of worship as they have a great effect on the soul, dispelling many kinds of psychological disease.
May 4, 2024 · Treating anxiety among Muslims requires a multifaceted approach that synthesises Quranic guidance, Hadith, scholarly insights, and Western psychological approaches. By integrating these perspectives, individuals can receive holistic care that respects their religious beliefs while addressing their mental health needs.
Mar 2, 2019 · ‘Approaches to Depression and Anxiety in Classical Islam: From Abu Zayd to Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali. Dr. Asim Yusuf is a practicing Consultant Psychiatrist with a special interest in bioethics, spirituality and mental health.
May 19, 2021 · A person with an anxiety disorder may also want to see a psychiatrist. After reviewing your symptoms, a psychiatrist may prescribe medication to help you cope. Anti-depressants are great for treating anxiety and depression, as the two are often linked.
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