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May 13, 2022 · Islam thus provides the interpersonal (between people) and intrapersonal (within a person) tools necessary for the mental and spiritual health that enables people to overcome the many challenges of the human experience. We are not advocating for an individualistic, personalized notion of religiosity as the key to human flourishing.
- Holistic Healing: Islam’s Legacy of Mental Health
Abstract. Islamic intellectual heritage has squarely...
- Holistic Healing: Islam’s Legacy of Mental Health
Feb 17, 2004 · Discover the Islamic perspective on mental illness, including conditions like schizophrenia and depression. According to Islam, psychiatric diseases are seen as trials from Allah, offering an opportunity for expiation of sins. While lack of faith can contribute to these issues, mental illnesses are also recognized as physical and psychological ...
- What Defines Mental Health?
- A Taboo in Society
- Mental Health in The Muslim World
- Dealing with Mental Health Issues
- Conclusion
In Islam, mental health, similar to physical health, is a very important aspect in a person’s well-being, as it is integral to living a healthy and balanced life. Religious scholars have also highlighted the importance of preserving one’s mind and included the preservation of the mind as one of the key and essential elements to be protected. A heal...
Unfortunately, even with the gravity and seriousness of the issue, the subject of mental illness itself is a taboo issue discussed both in our wider society as well as within the Muslim community. Whenever this issue is raised, misconceptions are bound to follow. If a person is diagnosed with a mental illness, some common misconceptionsare that the...
It is imperative to take note that Muslim physicians and philosophers of the past, such as Abu Bakr Muhammad Ibn Zakariya Al-Razi and Abu Zayd Al-Balkhi, acknowledged the reality of mental illnesses and advocated for a balanced approach to well-being by integrating both psychological and physical aspects of health. Additionally, the Golden Age of I...
For those of us who may be facing mental health issues, or are coping with anxiety and negativity, one of the many ways that we may try to overcome these challenges, is to take a balanced approach of both spirituality and practicality. From a spiritual perspective, we can refer and relate to the Quranic and prophetic texts by internalising the mean...
In conclusion, the issue of mental health is real and should not be taken lightly. For those who are facing any kind of mental health issues, do not be afraid and seek professional help. There is no harm and shame in doing this. And Allah knows best.
We drew the framework based on TPB/TRA, SEM, and the review of Muslim mental health literature (the concept map). The concept map and the framework provide the most important constructs about challenges Muslim’s face when attempting to utilize mental health services. Future researchers can use the concept map and the framework to conduct ...
The body of classical Islamic literature on psychology and mental health can be categorized into three distinct categories: [5] The largest and most robust source, Sufi literature and teachings, includes the prominent Islamic philosopher al-Ghazali. [5] "Mental health" is related to the health of the "soul", the "spiritual heart", or one's ...
May 27, 2021 · Abstract. Islamic intellectual heritage has squarely recognized mental health and played an active role in cultivating mental wellbeing—starting from the Prophet ﷺ and his companions (RAA) and inspiring Muslim scholars who followed. So where did the concept of shame regarding mental health difficulties come from?
Muslim Mental Health 101. The terms mental health, stress, anxiety, depression, self-care and other similar terms are commonly heard these days. They casually come up in our discussions, or are discussed in our classes and social media. There has been a rise in people and organizations promoting “mental health awareness.”.
