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The Concept of Shākilah and Its Impact on Mental Health Based on ʿAllāmah Ṭabāṭabāʾī’s Approach, with Practical Strategies
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Reza Nasiri   |
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| The Qur’an places particular emphasis on the mental and spiritual well-being of human beings, offering profound guidance for achieving inner peace and psychological balance. One of the key Qur’anic concepts related to this domain is shākilah (individual disposition), mentioned only once in the Qur’an—in Sūrah Isrāʾ (17:84). The findings of this study demonstrate a strong and significant relationship between shākilah and mental health: a sound shākilah leads to growth, perfection, and healthy emotions and behaviors, whereas a corrupted shākilah gives rise to various psychological and behavioral disorders. According to ʿAllāmah Ṭabāṭabāʾī’s interpretation, shākilah represents a moral and psychological disposition (malakah) formed through the repetition of thought and action—what begins as a state evolves into a habit and ultimately becomes a stable trait shaping human behavior. Reflection on the Qur’anic verses indicates that the root of many psychological disorders can be traced to the nature of one’s shākilah. The Qur’an, from an anthropological perspective, provides both general and practical strategies for preventing and remedying unhealthy dispositions and cultivating a sound shākilah. These include returning to innate human nature (fiṭrah), repentance (tawbah), self-purification (tazkiyat al-nafs), self-awareness, habit formation and transformation, and religious education. |
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| Keywords: Shākilah, Mental Health, ʿAllāmah Moḥammad Ḥosein Ṭabāṭabāʾī, Psychological Disorders, Practical Strategies. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/11/15 | Accepted: 2025/11/15 | Published: 2025/11/15
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