Remedies of the heart are within the Qur’an

Allaah Almighty Says in the Quran (what means): “We send down of the Quran that which is healing and mercy for the believers.”[Quran 17:82] And also (what means): “O mankind! There has come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers.” [Quran 10:57]

The Qur’an is a Cure

Allaah said that his Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) said,

“And He feeds me and quenches my thirst And when I fall sick then He (Allaah) cures me.” [Surah Shu'araa: 80]

Some scholars of Tafseer explain that there is a relation between what we eat and drink and falling sick since most people fall ill because of their diet. This could be a reason why Allaah mentioned that Ibrahim (peace be upon him) recognized that Allaah is the One who provides sustenance for us but that sickness is due to our own self and this is why sickness is mentioned after food and drink in this Verse.

The Qur’an: A Source of Psychological Health

By Muhammad Muhammad Dawud

The Qur’an tackles the different aspects of the human character, whether physical, psychic, or spiritual, and deals with all spheres of man’s life. Tackling these aspects and describing how they should be in harmony with each other guides man to lead a balanced life in which he is motivated to be positive and active.

For instance, Allah Almighty draws man’s attention to the fact that all things in the Heavens and the earth are subjected to him, so that he may make use of them for his interest and reflect upon the truth behind their creation. Allah Almighty says:

[And hath made of service unto you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth; it is all from Him. Lo! herein verily are portents for people who reflect.] (Al-Jathiyah 45:13)

The Qur’anic Cure

By Sayyid Qutb

[We bestow of the Qur'an from on high what serves as a healing and a blessing to true believers, while it only adds to the ruin of the evildoers. Yet when We bestow Our blessings on man, he turns his back and draws arrogantly aside, and when he is afflicted by evil he gives himself up to despair. Say, "Everyone acts according to his own disposition. Your Lord is fully aware as to who has chosen the best path."] (Al-Israa’ 17:82-84)

There is certainly a cure and a blessing for those whose hearts are full of faith. Such hearts brighten up and become ready to receive what the Qur’an imparts of grace, reassurance, and security. There is in the Qur’an a healing power that cures obsession, anxiety, and hesitation. It establishes a bond between believers’ hearts and God. This bond imparts inner peace to believers as they experience a feeling of security in God’s protection. They are happy and satisfied with what they receive from God and contented with their lot in life. Anxiety, hesitation, and obsession are all terrible to experience. As the Qur’an dispels all these, it is indeed a blessing for true believers.