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Video berjudul: Kesehatan Mental dalam Kacamata Islam dan Psikologi | DR.Hery Wibowo
Abstract
This paper explores mental health through the lens of Islamic psychology, challenging reductionist paradigms that isolate cognition from spiritual and moral dimensions. Drawing on classical sources and contemporary thought, it proposes a multidimensional framework—ruh, qalb, nafs, and ‘aql—as the foundation for mental resilience, identity formation, and meaningful living. The paper emphasizes the role of spiritual capability in parenting, education, and aging, offering a soul-based alternative to secular mental health models.
Introduction
Mental health discourse in Indonesia and globally is often dominated by biomedical and cognitive-behavioral paradigms. These models, while valuable, tend to overlook the spiritual and moral dimensions of human experience. Islamic psychology offers a more holistic view, recognizing the human being as a composite of body (jasad), intellect (‘aql), heart (qalb), soul (ruh), and self (nafs). This lecture-based narrative seeks to operationalize these dimensions into a practical framework for mental health, parenting, and personal development.
Section I: Mental Health in Secular and Islamic Paradigms
WHO defines mental health as a state of wellbeing, productivity, and social contribution (6:28).
Islamic psychology expands this to include spiritual alignment, moral clarity, and fitrah-based living.
Western models emphasize positive thinking; Islamic models emphasize spiritual purification (tazkiyatun nafs) and divine purpose.
Section II: Parenting and the Crisis of Resilience
Over-servicing children weakens problem-solving and emotional endurance (11:09).
Prof. Malik Badri’s akil baligh framework is introduced as a developmental milestone for spiritual and mental maturity.
Parents must guide children to discover their fitrah, talents, and spiritual identity to prevent identity diffusion and overthinking.
Section III: Akil Baligh and Identity Formation
Ages 11–15 are critical for preparing youth for spiritual accountability and moral agency (37:12).
Misunderstanding akil baligh leads to normalization of behaviors (e.g., dating, online gambling) that erode mental health.
Youth must be equipped with self-concept rooted in Islamic values, not peer conformity (42:03).
Section IV: Aging, Meaningful Life, and Post-Power Syndrome
Mental health in old age depends on discovering life’s purpose and spiritual mission (18:01).
Retirement is reframed as PAMS—Pacuan Amal Menuju Surga—a sacred sprint toward divine proximity.
Spiritual capability enables elders to embrace aging with nafs al-mutmainnah, a tranquil soul (45:01).
Section V: Spiritual Capability as Mental Health Anchor
Mental health is not merely the absence of distress but the presence of spiritual clarity and moral coherence.
Cognitive dissonance arises when actions contradict spiritual values (47:00).
Spiritual capability enables individuals to resist unethical pressures and align behavior with divine guidance.
Section VI: Operationalizing the Four Dimensions
Dimension Function Mental Health Role
‘Aql (Intellect) Reasoning, decision-making Builds clarity and problem-solving
Qalb (Heart) Emotional and moral compass Filters envy, pride, and resentment
Nafs (Self) Drives and desires Must be disciplined toward virtue
Ruh (Soul) Divine connection Anchors identity and purpose
Conclusion
Mental health must be reframed as a journey toward insan kamil—the complete human—whose life is guided by spiritual capability, moral clarity, and divine purpose. Islamic psychology offers tools not only for healing but for flourishing, across all stages of life. This framework invites educators, parents, and policymakers to integrate soul-based principles into mental health discourse and practice.
Reframing Mental Health through Islamic Psychology: A Holistic Framework for Spiritual Capability and Human Development
