An overview of the role of prayer in reducing stress, anxiety and depression

Sahar Shahbazi¹ Mohammadreza Fakhimi² Parviz Porzoor³

1) Undergraduate student of Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
2) Undergraduate student of Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
3) Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran

IOI Code : XEAC-GCEGA
Publication : 1st International Conference and 2nd National Conference on Psychology and Religion(cpruma.ir)
Abstract :
    Anxiety and depression are important disorders and problems that many researchers are looking for a way to treat. One way to solve this problem is to pray and use prayer and supplication. Claims of mystery and need with the highest power give a sense of security and self-confidence and make a person resistant to disease. The first Shari ah commandment was legislated by God on the Prophet of Muslims and the first social organization of Islam was prayer. God Almighty has asked his servants to always remember him and perform his dhikr. Close to the Lord of the worlds, he said that the best type is prayer according to the verses of the Qur an and hadiths. The method of reviewing books and articles in libraries and scientific sites is valid. The results of many researches show that performing religious acts and duties such as prayer by stimulating spiritual feelings is effective in reducing tensions and daily reflections and ensuring mental health of people.

Keywords : prayer stress anxiety depression