Mental Health in the Qur'an (Comparative Study of Tafsir Al-Misbah and Tafsir Ibn Katsir)

Mental health is a crucial aspect of human life, particularly in the current modern era. The Qur'an, as the holy scripture for Muslims, contains principles relevant to maintaining and restoring mental well-being. This research aims to analyze and compare the interpretations of M. Quraish Shihab in Tafsir Al-Misbah and Ibn Kathir in Tafsir al-Qur’an al-‘Azhim concerning verses related to mental health.

The method used is qualitative with a comparative and thematic approach, conducted through a literature review of the two commentaries. The researcher chose Tafsir al-Misbah and Tafsir al-Qur’an al-‘Azhim as primary sources because they originate from different periods, which prompts the researcher's curiosity about the understanding of mental health in the contemporary versus the classical era.

Another reason for their selection is the difference in their interpretive styles. Tafsir al-Misbah has an exegetical style that seeks to understand the Qur'an by connecting its verses with contemporary challenges. In contrast, Tafsir al-Qur’an al-‘Azhim has an exegetical style that interprets the Qur'an using hadith, reports from the Companions (Sahabah) and their Successors (Tabi'in), and occasionally employs reason and logic in its interpretation.

Keywords: Mental health, The Qur'an, Tafsir Al-Misbah, Tafsir Ibn Katsir, comparative study