Author: Mohajer Azizi
Scientology; Its Origins and Beliefs (Part 6)
Islam and Mental Health (Continued)
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Psychological Calmness through Supplication (Du‘a)
Du‘a is the key to salvation. It is a secret bond between Allah and His servants. In Islam, du‘a holds such great importance that it is described as the essence of worship. Supplication and humility before Allah are immensely effective in alleviating sorrow and distress, serving as one of the best forms of spiritual and psychological healing.
When a person turns to his Lord in prayer, he experiences a sense of hope, belonging, and inner security, which leads to the removal of grief and depression and results in spiritual and psychological peace.
Du‘a soothes the soul, enlightens the mind, and keeps hope alive in the heart. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Du‘a is the weapon of the believer.” [1]
It is not a weapon for battle, but rather a means of achieving inner peace and spiritual stability during crises and hardships.
Thus, du‘a is not merely an act of pleading; it is a sign of faith, trust, and connection with the Creator who is Ever-Living and Ever-Merciful. This connection and hope become a source of peace and strength for the human spirit.
Allah the Almighty says: “وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ” Translation: “Your Lord has said, ‘Call upon Me, and I will respond to you.’” [2]
This divine invitation awakens confidence and tranquility within the believer. Merely believing that “There is Someone who hears and responds to me” can relieve the burden of many anxieties.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said: “Indeed, whoever does not ask Allah, He becomes angry with him.” [3]
This Hadith shows that neglecting to pray and seek help from Allah causes divine displeasure and leads to inner emptiness, anxiety, and instability.
Therefore, du‘a is one of the special therapeutic methods in Islamic psychology—something absents in false religions such as Scientology, which lacks the concept of supplication entirely and instead focuses on ineffective human-centered methods of mental purification and calmness.
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Social Interaction and Helping Others
Islam is a religion of compassion and empathy. It encourages its followers to share in each other’s grief and difficulties and to help the needy and orphans. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The most beloved of people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to others.”
Empathy, assistance, and comforting the distressed give individuals a sense of worth and purpose, saving them from sorrow, grief, and depression.
Islam provides clear guidance to relieve sadness and advises Muslims to hasten to comfort those in distress. Grief negatively affects both body and soul, weakens the heart and determination, and may even lead to chronic psychological and nervous illnesses such as depression. Thus, Islam urges believers to console those grieving the death of relatives or other calamities.
Imam Shah Waliullah Dehlawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “Sometimes, the relatives of the deceased experience intense sorrow; therefore, it is beneficial for them to be consoled so that their grief may be eased. It is also advisable to assist them with the burial and to prepare for condolences for a day and night. Spiritually, they are encouraged toward great reward so that this serves as a means of calming their grief and turning their attention to Allah. They should be forbidden from wailing, tearing garments, and other acts that increase sadness, for they are like the sick who need treatment and sympathy, not more pain.” [4]
Hence, one of the ways to maintain mental well-being in Islam is through sympathy and cooperation with those in distress. Such support can relieve emotional burdens and protect individuals from psychological and spiritual disorders—something rarely found in false doctrines
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Avoiding Sin and Purifying the Soul
From the Islamic perspective, avoiding sin has a profound impact on mental health and inner happiness, whereas committing sins leads to darkness of the heart, restlessness, anxiety, and depression.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When a servant commits a sin, a black spot appears on his heart. But if he repents, seeks forgiveness, and turns back to Allah, his heart is polished clean. However, if he repeats the sin, the blackness increases until it covers the entire heart. This is the Rān (rust) that Allah mentions: ‘Nay! But on their hearts is the Rān (covering of sins) which they used to earn.’” [5] [6]
Sin is an evil phenomenon that brings not only consequences in the Hereafter but also serious worldly effects. It destroys blessings, darkens the heart, diminishes sustenance, spreads conflict within families and societies, and weakens nations and governments.
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “Sin brings darkness to the heart, manifests blackness on the face, causes weakness in the body, reduces provision, and plants hatred in people’s hearts.” He also stated: “By Allah, sins affect the security, prosperity, and even the hearts of people in a nation.” [7]
The righteous predecessors also observed the effects of sin, as one of them said: “When I disobey Allah, I see the effects of it in the behavior of my animal and my family.” [8]
Every sin has its consequence, even if it seems small. Ibn al-Qayyim further said: “Never be deceived if the effects of a sin do not appear immediately, for sometimes its consequences surface after forty years.” [9]
Therefore, sin not only brings spiritual and worldly harm but also disturbs the human psyche and leads to mental imbalance. In Islam, avoiding sin is considered one of the key principles of maintaining mental and spiritual health.
It is astonishing that Scientology, a false doctrine steeped in disbelief and devoid of faith in God or prophecy, claims to offer permanent relief from sorrow and mental distress—while true liberation lies only in faith, obedience, and purity of soul. Allah the Almighty says: “وَمَنْ أَعْرَضَ عَنْ ذِكْرِي فَإِنَّ لَهُ مَعِيشَةً ضَنْكًا وَنَحْشُرُهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ أَعْمَى” Translation: “And whoever turns away from My remembrance will surely have a miserable life, and We shall raise him up blind on the Day of Resurrection.” [10]
In this verse, Allah clearly states that those who turn away from His remembrance will suffer distress and sorrow. Thus, how can Scientology claim to free people from lifelong grief and pain.
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References:
[1] Al-Mustadrak ‘ala as-Sahihayn, vol. 1, p. 669.
[2] Surah Ghafir, verse 60.
[3] Sunan at-Tirmidhi, Hadith no. 3373.
[4] Hujjatullah al-Balighah, vol. 2, p. 80.
[5] Surah al-Mutaffifin, verse 14.
[6] Sunan at-Tirmidhi, Hadith no. 3334.
[7] Athar adh-Dhunub, p. 12.
[8] Al-Jawab al-Kafi, p. 105.
[9] Ad-Da’ wa ad-Dawa’ (Al-Jawab al-Kafi), p. 130.
[10] Surah Taha, verse 124.
