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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Main Authors: Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri, Hanisah Mohd Noor, Khairi Che Mat, Siti Hajar Mohamad Yusoff
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Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024
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author Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri,
Hanisah Mohd Noor,
Khairi Che Mat,
Siti Hajar Mohamad Yusoff,
author_facet Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri,
Hanisah Mohd Noor,
Khairi Che Mat,
Siti Hajar Mohamad Yusoff,
author_sort Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri,
building UKM Institutional Repository
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description 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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spelling oai:generic.eprints.org:244772024-11-06T08:12:30Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24477/ Integrating Islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-Balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri, Hanisah Mohd Noor, Khairi Che Mat, Siti Hajar Mohamad Yusoff, 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. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24477/1/Sains%20Kesihatan_22_2_3.pdf Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri, and Hanisah Mohd Noor, and Khairi Che Mat, and Siti Hajar Mohamad Yusoff, (2024) Integrating Islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-Balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 22 (2). pp. 39-54. ISSN 1675-8161 https://ejournals.ukm.my/jskm/issue/view/1646
spellingShingle Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri,
Hanisah Mohd Noor,
Khairi Che Mat,
Siti Hajar Mohamad Yusoff,
Integrating Islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-Balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder
title Integrating Islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-Balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder
title_full Integrating Islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-Balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder
title_fullStr Integrating Islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-Balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder
title_full_unstemmed Integrating Islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-Balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder
title_short Integrating Islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-Balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder
title_sort integrating islamic principles to clinical mental health care: insights from al-balkhi's approach to psychiatric disorder
url http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24477/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24477/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24477/1/Sains%20Kesihatan_22_2_3.pdf