Islamic Perspectives on Trauma Healing and Post-Traumatic Growth

Abstract

This paper explores trauma healing and post-traumatic growth through the lens of Islamic psychology, emphasizing how faith-based practices and spiritual resilience can help individuals recover from adversity. Islamic teachings encourage patience (sabr), trust in Allah (tawakkul), and remembrance of Allah (dhikr) as powerful coping mechanisms that foster healing and psychological strength. The study examines the role of Qur’anic guidance, Prophetic traditions, and communal support in facilitating meaning-making, forgiveness, and personal transformation after traumatic experiences. By comparing Islamic perspectives with contemporary trauma theories, the paper highlights how integrating spirituality into therapeutic interventions enhances resilience, restores hope, and promotes long-term psychological well-being. The findings suggest that Islamic approaches to trauma not only address emotional wounds but also enable survivors to grow spiritually and morally, transforming hardship into an opportunity for self-improvement and deeper connection with Allah.