Research Article
Islamic Prayer as a Supportive Tool in Early Addiction Recovery
Shehar Bano*
,
Waqeem Akram
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 4, August 2026
Pages:
58-65
Received:
1 April 2026
Accepted:
6 May 2026
Published:
11 August 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.pbs.20261504.11
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Abstract: The study examines that how salah (Islamic prayer) and du’a (supplication) offer help to Muslim individuals who are trying to leave their addictions. This is when people usually feel cravings, anxiety, guilt and a lot of hopelessness. As recovery must connect with meaningful aspects of a person’s life, the research considers: how do individual use Islamic prayer to adapt emotionally, spiritually and form a new perspective during their recovery? The study looks at information from filtered documents which includes peer-reviewed articles, academic theses and case studies between 1997 and 2025. It mentions qualitative points about the regulation of emotions, controlling urges, gaining daily habits, healing the inner self and including prayer as a regular practice in overall rehab programs. It appears that performing usual Islamic prayer helps individuals defend against psychological stress, feel responsible to God and set up regular insufficient practices that make it easier for them to avoid relapse. It helps deal with emotions better, teaches to stay disciplined and improves a spiritual bond, all essential for lasting improvement. Significant limitations are detailed in research as well. Solid surveys and studies testing the long-lasting results of prayer are lacking and a lot of studies depend on individual stories. Researchers tend to have few studies to compare those who use prayer with therapy and those who do not. Also, there are not many formal guidelines for adding Islamic spirituality to common addiction treatment methods. It is found that prayer when used along with clinical care provides meaningful support to people. It promotes education for therapists about blending spirituality from Islam with therapy, increased research to test outcomes and forming better models for using both spiritual and psychological approaches. It encourages more research into culturally and religiously sensitive methods for helping Individuals recover from addictions.
Abstract: The study examines that how salah (Islamic prayer) and du’a (supplication) offer help to Muslim individuals who are trying to leave their addictions. This is when people usually feel cravings, anxiety, guilt and a lot of hopelessness. As recovery must connect with meaningful aspects of a person’s life, the research considers: how do individual use ...
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