The Qur'an as a Potential Source of Optimism and Therapeutic Aid for Individuals Afflicted with Mental Disorders

Abstract

The citing of Quranic verses for mental disorders like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and OCD have been witnessed to be practiced. This scholarly paper intends to kindle through the credibility of existing studies on therapeutic efficacy that the Qur’an illustrates for mental disorders. Additionally, this study would deal with probing into impact findings including engagement in activities concerned with listening, reciting, or memorizing the Holy Quran on mental well-being, stress levels, anxiety, and depression. Moreover, the discussion will be focused on impact findings regarding how Quranic recitation affects overall quality of life (QoL).