Nurturing the soul with the qur'an: beautiful verses from god as an answer to mental anxiety disorders

Kunti Wildana Anjuma(1*)
  • (1) Kediri State Islamic Institute
  • (*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

Mental anxiety disorder is a prevalent mental health issue among Generation Z. This disorder is often triggered by prolonged stress and toxic environments, characterized by uncontrollable anxiety and excessive overthinking. It is also frequently linked to an individual's depth of spirituality. Therefore, the role of the Qur'an in addressing mental anxiety disorder is significant, as it contains verses that can offer solutions to mental health issues. This study aims to explore how the Qur'an can provide answers to the challenges of mental anxiety disorder faced by Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012. Using a qualitative descriptive method along with a literature review and interviews with several respondents, this research focuses on finding solutions to the increasingly widespread mental health problems. As is widely understood, every religion offers answers to the questions of its followers, and Islam similarly holds solutions within its holy book, the Qur'an. The author will analyze several relevant verses from the Qur'an to reveal the potential of these sacred texts in addressing anxiety disorders. This study is expected to contribute to the development of Qur'an-based therapy as an alternative treatment for mental anxiety disorders.

Keywords

Mental anxiety disorder, gen Z, Al quran

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