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01-04-2015 | Psychological Exploration

Spiritual Energy of Islamic Prayers as a Catalyst for Psychotherapy

Author: Hani M. Henry

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 2/2015

Abstract

Islamic prayers can produce spiritual energy that may yield many psychological benefits, such as amelioration of stress and improvement in subjective well-being, interpersonal sensitivity, and mastery. Islamic prayers can also be integrated into mainstream therapeutic interventions with religious Muslim clients, and this integration can mobilize, transform, and invigorate the process of psychotherapy. This paper provides methods that can be used for the explicit integration of Islamic prayers into traditional psychotherapy. Further, the paper offers strategies for avoiding potential pitfalls that may hamper this process. Finally, a case study illustrating this therapeutic integration and its psychological benefits will be presented.

Modern English Translation by Yusuf Ali and Pickthal.

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Title: Spiritual Energy of Islamic Prayers as a Catalyst for Psychotherapy
Author: Hani M. Henry
Publication date: 01-04-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-013-9780-4

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