In an age where mental health issues are increasingly discussed within scientific and clinical frameworks, spiritual perspectives on psychological healing remain deeply significant. Among the most complex psychological conditions is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), particularly its obsessive dimension, which involves recurring intrusive thoughts, fear, doubt, and inner anxiety. This book offers a profound exploration of these experiences through the lens of the Qur’an and classical Islamic psychology.
Drawing upon the psychological thought of Abu Zayd al-Balkhi, this work examines how the Qur’an conceptualizes inner disturbances such as waswas (whisperings), khawf (fear), rayb (doubt), and halu’a (anxious complaint). By integrating thematic Qur’anic interpretation with al-Balkhi’s holistic understanding of the human soul, the book presents an insightful dialogue between classical Islamic scholarship and contemporary discussions on mental health.
More than a theoretical study, this book highlights a Qur’an-based therapeutic model that emphasizes patience (ṣabr), certainty (yaqīn), remembrance of God (dhikr), and cognitive redirection as pathways toward psychological balance and spiritual healing. Bridging ethical, spiritual, and cognitive dimensions, this work demonstrates the enduring relevance of Islamic intellectual heritage in addressing modern psychological challenges and contributes to the development of a contextual, faith-based approach to psychotherapy rooted in Islamic values.
