Integrating Islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-Balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder
Islam places significant emphasis on mental health, urging Muslims to approach it holistically. Until now, this characterization serves as a starting point for discussing the definition and scope of Islamic spiritual care. This research aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of al Balkhi...
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2024
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24477/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24477/1/Sains%20Kesihatan_22_2_3.pdf |
| Summary: | Islam places significant emphasis on mental health, urging Muslims to approach it holistically.
Until now, this characterization serves as a starting point for discussing the definition and scope
of Islamic spiritual care. This research aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of al
Balkhi's contributions to Islamic psychology and their relevance to modern mental health
practice. The methodology utilized in this research is a literature review that synthesized
information from scientific texts, research reports, and historical accounts related to al-Balkhi's
work. This review synthesizes Abu Zayd al-Balkhi's pioneering contributions to Islamic mental
health principles, focusing on his seminal work Masalih al-Abdan Wa al-Anfus (Sustenance of
the Body and Soul). This review highlights the enduring relevance of al-Balkhi's insights in
mental health care, advocating for a holistic approach rooted in Islamic principles. His
classifications of depressive states and therapeutic methods, like exposure-based treatments,
still influence modern psychotherapy. Al-Balkhi's holistic view emphasizes the link between
spiritual and physical well-being. Analyzing his theories alongside current knowledge aids in
diagnosing consistently and guiding therapy effectively. Integrating historical perspectives can
enhance culturally sensitive mental health interventions within Muslim communities,
respecting diverse cultural contexts. |
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