Document Type : Original Article
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Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Theology and Ahl al-Bayt (AS) Knowledge, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
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Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Theology and Ahl al-Bayt (AS) Knowledge, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
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PhD in Islamic Theology, Teacher at Farhangian University, Isfahan, Iran.
10.22034/hsr.2025.51973.1082
Abstract
The study used a descriptive–analytical approach, examining Sermons, Letters, and Aphorisms in Nahj al-Balāgha via conceptual frequency and relevance criteria, and then comparing these findings with modern psychological theories. The results were grouped into four domains: (1) physical Murāqaba; preserving bodily faculties and health; (2) spiritual Murāqaba; controlling thoughts, intentions, and cultivating inner presence; (3) individual Murāqaba; time-management, self-assessment, and self-discipline; and (4) social Murāqaba; upholding others’ rights and collective responsibility. Imam Ali’s teachings on Murāqaba, anchored in piety, extend beyond secular meditation and psychological constructs such as mindfulness and self-regulation, offering a framework that integrates moral growth, well-being, and social responsibility. This highlights both the overlaps and unique aspects of Nahj al-Balāghah compared to modern psychology, and suggest that such a framework can guide self-care programs and interventions for spiritual elevation, resilience, and social cohesion.
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