Mental Health and Mental Illness Issues: An Islamic Perspective

Abstract

This theoretical study discussed extensively, mental health and mental illness issues in the Islamic perspective. It explained details about mental health in which it described it as a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing of an individual. In Islam, mental health is as important as physical health and the preservation of the mind (‘Aql) is among the essential elements to be protected. In this regard, this research has been carried out to outline the important place that Islam has provided for mental health. The methodology used in carrying out the study was qualitative in nature whereby books, journals and articles were used. The study also discussed ways to overcome mental illnesses and concluded by outlining the ways to help an individual battling with mental illness.