Worship and Mental Health

This study aims to investigate the psychological effects of Islamic acts of worship i.e., Salah (prayer), Sawm (fasting), Zakat (charity), and Hajj (pilgrimage) on human psychology, especially depression and anxiety disorders. The Islamic spiritual system not only returns human being to Allah but also to a calm heart, stable emotions, and hope. The research identifies that neglect of worship and religious practices creates a spiritual vacuum that manifests itself in terms of psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. Using the mirror of Qur'anic revelations, Hadiths, and modern psychology, the research can illustrate how Islamic worship provides a natural, harmless, and sustainable solution that has a positive effect on the human soul, mind, and body. Ongoing observation of these habits evokes peacefulness, patience, positivity, balance, and contentment in the character of a person.