UNRAVELING ANXIETY: A QUR’ANIC MAQASID APPROACH

Abstract

Anxiety disorder stands as a prevalent mental health challenge, significantly impacting global well-being. Divergent perspectives on anxiety exist, rooted in Western and Islamic ideologies. Freud's exploration linked childhood desires with anxiety, positing it as a defensive mechanism. In contrast, Al-Ghazali conceptualized anxiety as a mental ailment stemming from the heart's conditions. This paper seeks to elucidate anxiety through the lens of the Qur’anic Maqasid Approach, treating anxiety as a systemic phenomenon. Employing the Maqasid Approach involves a holistic examination, grounding the understanding of variables in a systematic philosophical framework. This method meticulously analyzes Qur’anic verses pertaining to a specific domain, exploring their original Arabic semantics and interconnections. Within the Qur’an, 40 verses reference "khauf." The Qur’anic depiction of "khauf" involves negative anticipations of the future accompanied by discernible physical manifestations. Thus, this paper endeavors to uncover the essence of anxiety through the Qur’anic Maqasid Approach, shedding light on its intricate dimensions.