Mustapha, Ramlan and Malkan, Siti Norma Aisyah and Roslan, Muhammad Nasrul Hakim and Awang, Hapini and Zakaria, Mohd Zaini (2024) The worldview on mental health: are Islam and the West parallel or opposite? International Journal of Islamic Theology & Civilization, 2 (1). pp. 1-9. ISSN 30091551

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Abstract

This paper is an attempt to provide foundational information about the Islamic perspective and Western views of mental health. This study aims to address this gap by comparing and contrasting the principles of Islamic scripturally-based psychology with those of Western mainstream psychology, with a focus on psychotherapy and mental health. With a focus on humanistic, psychotherapy and Freudian psychology, this article will compare and contrast Islamic psychology with these schools of thought. Within the bounds of this study, the topic of human nature will be touched upon in passing to provide light on mental health-related problems. It is believed that if mental health is properly understood and managed, it could assist individuals in living fulfilling lives, where they achieve inner and outer harmony. Researchers will use textual analysis to sift through pertinent material for this qualitative study. Further research is also suggested as a guide for researchers in the future.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Al Ghazali, Mental health, western, spirituality, worldview, psychology, psychotherapy
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc
Divisions:	School of Computing
Depositing User:	Mr. Izhar Hj. Hashim
Date Deposited:	10 Nov 2026 13:08
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2026 13:08
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/35069

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