The Qur'an & Emotional Health: An Introduction
By Ezra Hewing and Frank Clarke
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Following precedents established in the Qur’an and the Hadith – teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - the booklet draws upon the rich heritage of Islamic psychology and modern knowledge about the givens of human nature.
By outlining emotional and mental health needs in an Islamic context, it also supports health and social care professionals to work more effectively with Muslims and Muslim communities.
The booklet contains clear information, advice and guidance on:
The importance of Emotional Wellbeing in the Qur’an
Speaking to your GP
Medical terms and what they mean: stress & anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and more
Practical advice and guidance on securing emotional wellbeing
Your Emotional Needs & Resources
Healing the nafs – the self - with practical steps and techniques
A glossary of technical terms for non-Muslims health care professionals
What people have said about ‘The Qur’an & Emotional Health: An Introduction’:
“Until now, there has been very little bringing mental health and Islam together in this format.”
Service manager working within Muslim communities
“A good opener to any therapeutic intervention. An excellent educational resource for all.”
Integrative counsellor and group facilitator
“The resources and tools in the booklet give me an invaluable ‘foot in the door’ for working more effectively.” Caring services worker
The Qur'an & Emotional Health: An Introduction has been produced in partnership between Suffolk Mind (Registered Charity No. 1003061) and Ipswich & Suffolk Muslim Council. All proceeds support the project aims of good mental health and wellbeing for Muslims and Muslim communities.
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The Qur'an & Emotional Health - Ezra Hewing
"Seeking knowledge is obligatory
on all Muslims, both men and women."
– Hadith
CONTENTS
The Qur’an & Emotional Wellbeing
Speaking to your GP
Stress
What is Depression?
Different Types of Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Psychosis & Schizophrenia
Phobias
What is a Panic Attack?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Our Emotional Needs
Our Resources – Gifts from Allah (SWT)
What Prevents Needs from Being Met
Healing the Nafs
Diet & Exercise
Relaxing our Breathing
Salat & Dhikr
Changing our Thinking
Glossary
Meeting Emotional Needs
Services
Islamic Organisations in the UK
Training
Further Reading
THE QUR’AN & EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
And We send down, of the Quran, that which is a healing and a mercy to the believers.
– QUR’AN: Sura Al-Isra, verse 82
ISLAM HAS ALWAYS valued the importance of good mental health and emotional wellbeing. As well as being a revelation from God, for Muslims the Qur’an is a mercy to those suffering with emotional distress and leads the way to a meaningful quality of life.
Over a thousand years before the development of western psychology, the psychological language of the Qur’an described destructive emotions and harmful conditioning as the nafs al-ammara or, the commanding self. As a source of healing, the Qur’an can guide a person to overcome the inner turmoil caused by the nafs al-ammara and bring the Peaceful Self or nafs al-mutmainna into being.
Since it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the Qur’an’s essential guiding principles have helped Muslims restore balance to their lives and secure their