Hadith-Based Framework for Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Page 18-40

Abstract

Mental health and emotional well-being have emerged as some of the most critical challenges of the contemporary world. While modern psychology offers valuable therapeutic models, increasing attention is being given to faith-based frameworks that address emotional resilience, meaning-making, and inner balance. This article proposes a Hadith-based framework for mental health and emotional well-being by examining Prophetic guidance as a comprehensive source for emotional regulation, psychological stability, and moral resilience. Drawing upon authentic Hadith literature, classical Islamic scholarship, and contemporary mental health discourse, the study analyzes how Prophetic teachings address anxiety, sadness, grief, anger, fear, and emotional burnout. The article demonstrates that Hadith does not merely provide spiritual consolation but offers structured principles for coping, emotional discipline, social support, and hope-centered cognition. By integrating Hadith texts with insights from classical scholars such as Imam al-Qushayri and others, this study highlights the relevance of Prophetic guidance for modern mental health challenges. The research adopts an analytical and interdisciplinary methodology, treating Hadith as primary textual evidence while engaging contemporary psychological concepts for contextual understanding. The findings suggest that a Hadith-based mental health framework contributes a balanced, ethical, and human-centered approach to emotional well-being, offering valuable insights for scholars, therapists, and faith-sensitive mental health practitioners in the modern world.