Identifying the Concepts and Structures Related to Psychopathology with an Islamic Approach

Various psychotherapy systems have provided definitions for pathology based on their definition of human nature. Islam is the most complete religion and includes all aspects of human life; therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of identifying and analyzing the concepts and structures related to psychopathology with an Islamic approach. 

The present study is qualitative, using data-driven theory (grounded theory). After examining the verses of the Quran and related texts, the concepts were categorized and coded. In order to extract the concepts and structures related to psychopathology, the concepts were categorized using open, axial, (selective) coding method.

After reviewing Quranic verses and related texts, categorized concepts and similar themes were placed in the final category as a code. After categorizing the codes, we obtained 173 codes, 22 sub-themes, and 4 main themes. Sub-themes included heart disease, disease, zigzag, madness, ignorance, affliction, khabal, idiot, copper, rhinoceros, zig-zag, rib, ghafl,  lock, stupidity, overdoing , underdoing, nature, termination, polytheism, hypocrisy, doubt, worldliness and mamonism. The main themes that emerged from the heart of these sub-themes are: ignorance, sick heart, naturalism, affliction.

Based on the findings of our research, we found the constructs of ignorance, sick heart, naturalism and affliction, and its sub-themes that can help us in diagnosing psychological injuries. These structures are derived from the verses of the Quran and hadiths and can be used for all people at all times.