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Integrating Islamic Practices in Modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
1. Introduction Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented, and time-limited psychotherapeutic approach designed to identify and modify maladaptive thought patterns, emotional responses, and behavioral habits that contribute to psychological distress. Rooted in the pioneering work of Aaron T. Beck and Albert Ellis, CBT is based on the premise that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors…
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Thought Monitoring Through Islamic Journaling Practices
1. Introduction Modern mental health practice increasingly recognizes self-awareness as a foundational component of psychological resilience and effective stress management. Across a spectrum of mental health concerns—including anxiety, depression, occupational stress, and relational difficulties—awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors has been shown to significantly reduce maladaptive responses and enhance coping capacity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…
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Fasting and Emotional Self-control
Introduction In modern life, emotional deregulation — the inability to manage emotional responses appropriately — is increasingly recognized as a central challenge affecting mental health, quality of relationships, and overall life satisfaction. Stress, impulsivity, anger, anxiety, and emotional reactivity are pervasive, with individuals seeking not only clinical remedies but also long‑standing practices that offer holistic…






