The Psychological and Moral Effects of Repentance: An Analytical Study of Imam Al-Ghazali's Thought

توبہ کے نفسیاتی اور اخلاقی اثرات: امام غزالیؒ کے افکار کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Authors

  • Muhammad Ikram M.Phil Scholar, Department of Islamic Studies Superior University, Lahore
  • Dr. Neelam Bano Assistant Professor, Chaudhry Abdul Khaliq Centre for Contemporary Islamic Sciences (CAKCCIS), Superior University Lahore

Keywords:

Repentance (Tawbah), Imam Al-Ghazali, Islamic Ethics, Moral Development, Psychological Well-Being, Spiritual Purification, Islamic Psychology, Spiritual Growth, Self-Discipline, Guilt, Anxiety, Inner Peace, Social Harmony, Ihya' 'Ulum Al-Din, Islamic Thought

Abstract

Repentance (Tawbah) is a fundamental Islamic concept that promotes psychological well-being, moral development, and spiritual purification. Imam Al-Ghazali viewed repentance as a transformative process that enables individuals to overcome guilt, anxiety, and moral shortcomings while cultivating virtues such as sincerity, piety, and self-discipline. This study analytically examines Imam Al-Ghazali's concept of repentance and its psychological and moral effects through a descriptive and analytical approach, drawing primarily on the Qur'an, Sunnah, and Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din. The study concludes that sincere repentance contributes to inner peace, ethical character, and social harmony, making Imam Al-Ghazali's thought highly relevant for addressing contemporary moral and psychological challenges.

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Published

2026-08-31

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 8 (2026): August 2026

Section

Articles

How to Cite

“The Psychological and Moral Effects of Repentance: An Analytical Study of Imam Al-Ghazali’s Thought: توبہ کے نفسیاتی اور اخلاقی اثرات: امام غزالیؒ کے افکار کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ”. 2026. Al-Asr International Research Journal of Islamic Studies 6 (8): 58-76. https://al-asr.pk/index.php/alasr/article/view/466.

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