Psychological Illnesses – Definition • Prevention • Remedy [French]

Psychological illnesses: prevention and remedy are the guiding thread of this French book, which offers both a clinical and spiritual reading of today’s inner struggles. The author begins with a clear observation. Modern psychology has often set aside the spiritual dimension of the human being. Yet understanding depression, anxiety, and inner imbalance calls for restoring the relationship with Allah and the guidance of revelation. In this way, the book aims to recover a holistic view in which mind, body, and soul constantly interact.

In the opening pages, the author critiques explanatory models that treat religion as unrelated to care. Indeed, he argues that such a view narrows both understanding and support. He maintains, on the contrary, that Islam—grounded in the Quran and the Sunnah as understood by the righteous predecessors—offers a comprehensive remedy for psychological distress. However, he also warns against importing foreign concepts that may undermine this coherence. As a result, readers are offered a structured reflection that connects medical insight with spiritual reference points.

The book then turns to concrete realities such as depression and anxiety disorders. The author distinguishes temporary low mood from established clinical conditions. He discusses generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, phobias, and post-traumatic stress. Moreover, he explains how these conditions affect family life, social relationships, and professional stability.

Paths of care are presented with balance. Lifestyle measures, psychotherapy, and medical treatments are outlined in an organized way. In addition, the author addresses prophetic medicine and spiritual therapy as complementary approaches when appropriate. These perspectives accompany medical follow-up rather than replacing it. He also stresses the need for urgent professional support in cases of suicidal crisis.

Gradually, the discussion moves toward the role of the soul (an-nafs). The author explains how its inclinations shape thought and behavior. Thus, self-examination becomes essential to balance. As a consequence, unchecked desires can fuel anxiety and cloud clarity.

He also mentions satanic whisperings and the occult dimension that may be involved in certain cases. However, these elements are placed within a careful and methodical framework. The believer’s vigilance, inner reform, and uprightness are presented as means of protection. Furthermore, this perspective complements modern psychological analysis without denying it.

The environment also plays an important role. Social pressure, childhood trauma, and family tensions are examined with precision. Therefore, the author shows how such factors can intensify anxiety and imbalance. Clinical cases illustrate how organic factors, traumatic experiences, and spiritual dimensions can intersect.

Finally, the author reflects on responsibility in the face of trial. He addresses sin, destiny, and the balance between hope and fear. From there, the preventive psychotherapy he proposes aims to strengthen faith, purify the heart, and seek the true causes of well-being: repentance, patience, and gratitude.

The appendices extend this approach by detailing Quranic therapy, the place of legislated supplications, and foundations related to ruqyah. Healing is not limited to recitation; it includes understanding, reflection, and practice. In this perspective, reading The Authentic of Prophetic Medicine can usefully complement this work by deepening the therapeutic dimension rooted in the Islamic tradition.