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Physical and mental health and its relationship with the concept of healing and the associated factors from the perspective of Nahj al-Balagha: A review article
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Afsaneh Badrizadeh    , Asghar Sepahvand * |
| Department of Parasitology and Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran , fungimed44@yahoo.com |
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Background and aim: In the holy religion of Islam, the essence of a human being is the soul or spirit, and the body is its instrument. The more a person controls his/her body and applies religious laws to it, the closer he/she becomes to a "perfect human being". The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical and mental health and its relationship with the concept of healing and the associated factors from the perspective of Nahj al-Balagha.
Materials and methods: This research was conducted with a descriptive-analytical approach. Data collection was done by carefully examining the book Nahj al-Balagha and extracting words and phrases related to the meaning of healing, physical and mental health and the factors affecting them. A comprehensive review of Persian and English articles in international databases was also performed.
Findings: The findings showed that the word "healing" is used more than 9 times in Nahj al-Balagha, most of which refer to the healing of the soul and heart, and in a few cases, physical healing is also addressed. Factors such as the Qur'an, piety, proper nutrition, Islam, wise words, charity, prayer, and fasting are introduced as healing factors.
Conclusion: The main goal of the Infallible Imams is the same as the goal of religion and the Holy Qur'an, namely, guiding people towards God. In this regard, they have acquainted people with various aspects of health, sometimes at their request and sometimes through health, nutritional, and well-being recommendations. Adhering to the guidelines of Imam Ali in the unique book Nahj al-Balagha can lead to physical and mental health, which is necessary for achieving human perfection. |
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| Keywords: Nahj al-Balagha, Healing, Mental health, Physical health |
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Received: 2025/03/18 | Accepted: 2025/12/16 | Published: 2025/12/30
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