Spiritual dimensions in mental health: a preliminary from Islamic overview

Abstract

In general, studies the interconnection between religious and mental health concluded that a Muslim who believe and practice the Islamic way of life will experience a high sense of happiness, good mental health experience, feel satisfaction in life and marriage, have the skills to deal with stress and anxiety, and avoid from the tendency to commit suicide. This shows that religion and mental health has a significant affinity and relationship. This paper attempts to give a beginning to address the issue of spiritual dimension on Islamic perspective.