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Exploring Death and Its Impact On Mental Well-Being in Islamic Psychology

This study explores how Islamic psychology views death and its impact on mental well-being. Death is seen not just as the end of life but as a transition to the afterlife according to Islamic teachings. Believing that life and death are preordained by God fosters acceptance and reliance on God, contributing to psychological resilience when facing mortality. Islamic rituals around death provide structure for grieving and communal support that affirms faith. The anticipation of divine judgment influences behavior and ethics, intertwining life and death with a sense of purpose. While fear of death is acknowledged, seeking forgiveness and living virtuously is encouraged to ease the transition after death according to Islamic concepts. Understanding death in this way provides unique insight into human mental well

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Exploring Death and Its Impact On Mental Well-Being in Islamic Psychology

This study explores how Islamic psychology views death and its impact on mental well-being. Death is seen not just as the end of life but as a transition to the afterlife according to Islamic teachings. Believing that life and death are preordained by God fosters acceptance and reliance on God, contributing to psychological resilience when facing mortality. Islamic rituals around death provide structure for grieving and communal support that affirms faith. The anticipation of divine judgment influences behavior and ethics, intertwining life and death with a sense of purpose. While fear of death is acknowledged, seeking forgiveness and living virtuously is encouraged to ease the transition after death according to Islamic concepts. Understanding death in this way provides unique insight into human mental well

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Exploring Death and Its Impact on Mental Well-being in Islamic Psychology: A

Critical Study

Abstract
This study delves into the intricate interplay between death and the field of Islamic
psychology, seeking to unravel the profound implications of mortality on the mental well-being of
individuals within the Islamic domain. Death, a universal phenomenon, serves as a pivotal aspect of
human existence, influencing psychological perceptions and coping mechanisms across diverse
cultural and religious contexts.
In Islamic psychology, death is viewed not merely as the termination of physical life but as a
transitional phase, marking the beginning of an eternal afterlife. The Quran, the holy book of Islam,
and Hadith (the sayings of Prophet Muhammad) provide a comprehensive framework guiding
believers in understanding the transient nature of earthly life and preparing for the ‘Hereafter’. This
spiritual perspective significantly influences how individuals within the Islamic tradition perceive,
cope with, and derive meaning from death.
One key aspect of Islamic psychology concerning death is the concept of “Tawakkul” or
reliance on Allah. The belief that life and death are divinely ordained fosters a sense of acceptance
and trust in a higher power, contributing to a unique psychological resilience among Muslims facing
mortality-related challenges. Islamic rituals, such as funeral prayers and burial practices, provide a
structured means of grieving and offer solace through communal support and a reaffirmation of faith.
Moreover, the Islamic emphasis on accountability in the afterlife shapes individuals’ behaviors and
ethical choices during their earthly existence. The anticipation of facing divine judgment influences
moral conduct, contributing to a psychological framework that intertwines life and death with a sense
of purpose and responsibility.
Conversely, the fear of death, or “Thanatophobia,” is acknowledged in Islamic psychology,
prompting a nuanced exploration of anxiety surrounding mortality. The concept of “Mawt Sakarat”
(agonies of death) is recognized, prompting believers to seek forgiveness, and repentance, and lead a
virtuous life to ease the transition from this world to the next.
This study contends that an understanding of death within Islamic psychology provides a
unique lens for comprehending the complexities of human mental well-being. It explores the intricate
balance between the acknowledgment of mortality, the cultivation of spiritual resilience, and the
psychological implications of accountability in the afterlife. By shedding light on these dimensions,
this study contributes to a broader dialogue on the intersection of death and psychological well-being
within the Islamic paradigm.
Keywords:
Death
Afterlife
Fear
Mental Well-being
Intersectionality

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