Basic functions of self-control and its role in mental health in view of Quran and narratives

Self-control is self-management, by which anybody forces himself to do or not some acts. A person should control his desire to reach to this kind of management so it means suppression and restraining that has important impact on mental and spiritual health. The purpose of this research is expression of ways of achieving to self-control and its role in mental and spiritual health in view of Quran and narratives. This article is done in analytic-descriptive method with Quran-narrative approach. This article states that self-control is one of effective component to reach mental relaxation. Continence makes: Balanced life, much patience, and strong relationship toward God and finally, makes life comfortably. This study concludes: Quran and narratives ways to achieve self- control are two: A) Cognitive: through Theology, Self-knowledge, Worldviews, B) Behavioral: through Fear and hope, Modesty and Chastity, Patience, fasting that increase components of power within and Reinforces behavioral components of external might. So both of them makes human achieve self-control. Discussion & This study concludes: Quran and narratives ways to achieve self- control are two: A- Cognitive: through Theology, Self-knowledge, Worldviews, B- Behavioral: through Fear and hope, Modesty and Chastity, Patience, fasting that increase components of power within and Reinforces behavioral components of external might. So both of them makes human achieve self-control.