نوع مقاله : مقالات پژوهشی
نویسنده
دانشیار گروه روانشناسی، دانشکده علوم تربیتی و روانشناسی، دانشگاه شهید چمران اهواز
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
Certain traditional theological and exegetical texts attribute mental disorders to supernatural entities, specifically jinn and shaytan (demons). This paper employs a multidisciplinary theoretical analysis—integrating psychology, psychiatry, physics, anthropology, and theology—to examine the compatibility of these traditional attributions with contemporary empirical knowledge. Theological sources define the primordial substance of jinn as marij min nar (smokeless flame) and nar al-samum, concepts arguably analogous to high-energy, ionized matter or plasma. Given that plasma inherently possesses electrical charges and penetrative fields, and considering that neuroscience characterizes human cognitive functions through electrophysiological patterns, it is theoretically plausible to hypothesize a form of “electrical interaction” between such entities and the human neural architecture. This hypothesis offers a conceptual mechanism for phenomena described in religious texts as mass (possession), waswasa (whispering/temptation), and spiritual influence upon the “heart” (mind). While empirical science cannot verify or falsify metaphysical causes, the application of “causal network logic” suggests that potential supernatural influences may function as constituent components within the complex multifactorial etiology of mental disorders, without negating naturalistic causes. Crucially, this framework does not advocate for supernatural interventions in clinical practice, which are restricted by jurisprudential constraints. Instead, it provides a theoretical bridge for understanding how taqwa (God-consciousness) and a monotheistic personality—prescribed in Islamic tradition as deterrents to such influences—may serve as resilience factors in mental health promotion. This perspective aligns with existing empirical research confirming the positive correlation between authentic religious practice and psychological well-being.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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