Hallucinations and Imagination: A Cross-Examination of Schizophrenia Symptoms under the Lens of Islamic Psychology
There are experiences that modern science calls hallucinations—moments when the mind sees or hears what others cannot. Psychiatry classifies them as symptoms; neurology measures them in waves and neurotransmitters.But to the one who lives through them, they are not numbers.They are realities that move, speak, accuse, sometimes comfort.They belong to the hidden theatre of the […]
Creative Intelligence :Ruʾyā (True Dreams) as Training of the Imaginative Faculty
Qur’anic & Prophetic Grounding Dreams (ruʾyā) in Islam are not random firings of the brain, but signs woven into the tapestry of divine guidance. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The true dream is one part of forty-six parts of Prophethood.” (Bukhārī, Muslim) “Nothing will remain of prophecy after me except mubashshirāt.” He was asked: “What are […]
Mujadid Model of Intelligence : Historical Embodiment- Patterns in Mujaddidūn Qur’an–Hadith Relationship Part 7
The Qur’an establishes the link between taqwā, furqān, and renewal: “O you who believe, if you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion (furqān), remove your misdeeds, and forgive you” (Qur’an 8:29, Sahih International, 1997). The mujaddidūn of Islamic history embodied this principle through their distinct relationships with the Qur’an and Hadith. Each mujaddid’s […]
Mujadid Model of Intelligence – Historical Embodiment & Tajdid – Part [6]
Lives of the Mujaddidūn The Qur’an promises: “O you who believe, if you have taqwā of Allah, He will grant you furqān (a criterion to distinguish truth from falsehood)” (Qur’an 8:29, Sahih International, 1997). Across the centuries, Allah fulfilled this promise through mujaddidūn — renewers whose furqān illuminated their age, whose taqwā preserved their light, […]
Constructive Overview of Religion, Spirituality and Faith
Constructive Overview of Religion, Spirituality, and Faith Religion, spirituality, and faith are often used interchangeably in everyday discourse, yet they represent distinct but overlapping dimensions of human experience. Each provides unique frameworks for understanding existence, meaning, morality, and transcendence. Religion is typically institutional, structured, and communal; spirituality emphasizes the inner journey, personal transformation, and transcendence; […]
INTAS: 30 Questionnaire Islamic Nafs – Talk Assessment Scale
Disclaimer: This scale is a self-assessment tool for personal growth and reflection within an Islamic psychological framework. It is not a diagnostic tool for clinical mental health conditions. For serious psychological concerns, please consult a qualified mental health professional, ideally one who is sensitive to religious and spiritual contexts. This assesement, scale INTAS is designed […]
The Eye and the Heart: Qur’anic Epistemology of Observation and Modern Scientific Insights
The Qur’an persistently calls upon human beings to observe the natural world: to “look” at the sky, the earth, the alternation of day and night, and even within their own selves. This act of observation is not a detached scientific exercise, but a spiritual-intellectual method whereby the eye and the heart are joined in recognizing […]