Ahmad Sudan, Salmi
(2019)
Stress Management Among Students: Conventional and Islamic Perspectives.
Australian Journal of Islamic Studies, 10.
pp. 50-64.
Abstract
Scholars, counsellors and medical practitioners have agreed on the notion that stress emanates
from any type of adversity, sickness and other life trials. In other words, stress is a reality of life
that humans have to deal with; it could be mild and it could be severe; it could be detected or
otherwise. There are natural, spiritual and medical ways to reduce it; or deal with it. And these
mechanisms differ from one individual to the other. Natural ways to treat or minimize constitute;
meditation, exercise, massage, organize one’s life, eating healthy ways, limiting the time spent on
the internet and mobile-phone usage as well as avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine. Being
religious or spiritual helps reducing the pain of adversities; strengthens the inner entities,
enhances positivity and increases the purity of soul, body and mind. All religions regardless of
their identity, history and geographical location preach calm mind, healthy consciousness, and
positive thought; these properties assist patients of stress regardless of their religious belief
system. The believe that there is an ultimate power (Allah, God) also contributes to the wellbeing
and the defence mechanism of the patient. In fact, religious individuals benefit from their faith
and prayers in diverse ways and levels as they maintain strong sense of tranquillity, peace, and
confidence; as well as strong inner capabilities to cope with stress. It was early 1950s when
scholars have started to focus on stress related studies. Stress is a mental or physical
phenomenon; it is also a state of physical or mental tension that causes emotional distress; a
complex phenomenon which actually depends on the dispositions, environmental conditions,
experiences and situations within which the individual lives. Stress nonetheless, stems from
stressor. The later could be anything that challenges an individual’s adaptability on the
environment he or she lives in or it could be a psychological or biological factor as well as social
factors. Students are one of the first and weakest victims of stress as they face immense stressors
during their studies; they must deal with financial, relationship and academic difficulties.
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