psychology

  • Iblees

    Iblees

    Iblees is the name of a Jinn whose title is ‘الشيطان’ (Al-Shaytaan). Jinn are a creation of God. They are made of fire and have freewill . One day, God informed the angels that he is creating man. When he commanded the angels and Iblees to bow down to man they all fell except Iblees.…

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  • Is Dopamine the Currency of Satan? A Neuroscientific and Theological Analysis

    Introduction The modern world presents an unprecedented convergence of neuroscientific discovery and ancient theological wisdom. As algorithmic technologies, social media platforms, and dopamine-based reward systems increasingly shape human behavior, empirical findings begin to illuminate spiritual truths articulated centuries ago. Central to this intersection is dopamine—a neurotransmitter governing motivation, anticipation, and reward-seeking behavior. This article examines…

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  • Mapping the Psychology of Modern Pathologies with the Different Types of Nafs in the Qur’an

    Introduction ADHD and OCD are psychiatric terms, but they are also moral postures. Modernity explains them through neurochemistry, cognitive models, and behavioural indices. Religion explains them through the nafs (soul)- the self in tension with itself. This is not metaphor. It is a competing anatomy. The Qur’an outlines three states of the human soul: These…

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