A Brief Look at the Role of Fasting in Mental Health and Its Correspondence with Advances in Psychology

Document Type : Review Article

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Department of Aolom Guran va Hadis, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran

Abstract

The robust increase in mental disorders, elevated use of sedatives and increased number of psychiatric hospitals, even in developed countries, indicate the need for preparing the human mind against tribulations. Although industrial advances have provided mankind with comfort, they have also increased the level of stress and psychological traumas. Here, the question arises as how we can free individuals from mental damages and stress in order to sustain mental health and pave the way for growth and excellence. In this article, we aimed to investigate the influence of fasting on mental health, according to “Shabaniyah Sermon” by Prophet Muhammad and new psychological findings. It should be mentioned that such comparison requires comprehensive research and further studies. In this article, we evaluated various cognitive measures such as “faith in God” and “worship”, as well as behavioral strategies, e.g., “repentance” and “honoring kinship”. These practices are based on humans’ spiritual needs and psychologists’ ideas and have great impacts on human health and prevention of psychological traumas. The main purpose of this study was to identify factors which harm the human spirit and deprive an individual of mental health. By identifying these factors, we can provide the grounds for growth and prosperity.

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Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Volume 3, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
September 2015
Pages 132-137

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  • Receive Date: 02 November 2015
  • Accept Date: 02 November 2015

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