Psychological Benefit from Quranic Reading in Morning and Evening Dhikr on Mental Health

Abstract

This research is about psychological benefit from Quranic reading from morning and evening Dhikr for mental health. It is purposed to explore the benefits of practicing dhikr generally, and specifically for morning and evening Dhikr, in affecting mental health of human beings. Dhikr is part of Islamic practical worship that encourages to implement as part of daily Muslims' activity, especially in morning and evening time as mentioned in Quran Al-Ahzab 41-42. As library research, this study used relevant sources to gain data including the Quran verses, Hadiths, literatures, books, and publications. From this research it can be concluded that reading morning and evening Dhikr has a very good effect in maintaining humanâ s mental health. It has many psychological benefits such as protection from satan disturbances and evil, producing inner peace and tranquility, reducing and overcoming feeling of stress, anxiety, fear, depression. sadness, phobia, restlessness and muscle tension. Dhikr also has an impact in controlling emotional disturbance and reducing negative emotions. It also can increase personal concentration and focus, and influence personal character discipline, mental resilience, patience and sincerity in improving morals and ethics. Dhikr produces optimistic attitude, emotional development, social support and becomes part of Islamic psychotherapy and counseling in providing a holistic approach for mental health.