"Maqasid al-Shariah in Physical Acts of Worship: The Case of Prayer"

"Maqasid al-Shariah in Physical Acts of Worship: The Case of Prayer"

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 22 (2026): issue 22
Published
Mar 1, 2026
Pages
602-587

Abstract





This research aims to explore the spiritual and psychological objectives of prayer in shaping the contemporary human being, considering prayer as one of the central pillars of worship and education in Islam. The study addresses a pressing contemporary issue: the increasing prevalence of psychological disorders and life pressures, alongside the urgent need for a spiritual framework that restores balance and stability to the Muslim individual. The research employs a descriptive-analytical methodology, drawing upon Qur’anic and Prophetic texts, while incorporating modern psychological studies on the role of religious practices in mental health. Findings indicate that prayer plays a pivotal role in fulfilling spiritual needs, strengthening the connection with God, cultivating inner peace, reducing anxiety and depression, enhancing patience, regulating emotions, and providing a deeper sense of meaning in life. The study concludes that prayer represents a holistic spiritual-psychological system capable of contributing to the development of a balanced contemporary personality





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Sura Najem Al-deen Abdul Razzaq

University of Mosul/College of Education for Humanities/Department of Quranic Sciences and Islamic Education / Mosul - Iraq 1,2

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سرى نجم الدين عبد الرزاق. (2026). "Maqasid al-Shariah in Physical Acts of Worship: The Case of Prayer": "Maqasid al-Shariah in Physical Acts of Worship: The Case of Prayer". Journal of Education for the Humanities, 6(22), 602–587. Retrieved from https://jeh.uomosul.edu.iq/index.php/jeh/article/view/62356
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