Document Type : Original
Authors
1 PhD Student, Department of Quranic Sciences and Hadith, Razavi University of Islamic Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Professor, Department of Quranic Sciences and Hadith, Razavi University of Islamic Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
3 Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Razavi University of Islamic Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract
Social anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental disorders in contemporary societies, manifesting as a persistent fear of negative evaluation by others and potentially having a negative impact on self-confidence, interpersonal relationships, and social participation. Given the extensive psychological and social consequences of this disorder, its examination solely within the framework of experimental psychology is insufficient and requires a more comprehensive perspective based on a divine worldview. Accordingly, the present study aims to explain the factors contributing to the formation of social anxiety and the Quranic solutions for reducing it. The main research question is: "What analysis and solutions does the Holy Quran offer for managing and treating social anxiety?" The research method is descriptive-analytical, based on a comparative study of social psychology sources and a thematic exegesis of relevant verses. The findings indicate that factors such as perfectionism, fear of judgment, negative experiences, feelings of helplessness, fear of the future, and lack of meaning contribute to social anxiety, while Quranic teachings with concepts such as trust in God (tawakkul), patience (ṣabr), faith in divine destiny, and giving meaning to suffering provide effective mechanisms for reducing anxiety and restoring inner peace. Accordingly, the Holy Quran, by emphasizing psychological and spiritual balance, offers an integrated model for treating social anxiety on both individual and social levels.
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