Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur’an (Article)

Author: Yasien Mohamed

Excerpt: The feeling of shame acts as a restraint against repeating the wrong.

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Recalling strengthens the memory.

3 questions
1. According to the supplied text, what is a necessary condition for an emotion to arise?
2. In the rider-horse-dog metaphor presented in the text, which pairing is correct?
3. Which statement best reflects the article's distinctions about sorrow (ghamm) and depression and their treatment?

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