Emotions are short-lived feelings that arise from known causes and are displayed through facial expressions and body language. There are positive emotions like happiness and negative emotions like sadness. Emotions are influenced by biological, cognitive, and environmental factors and can impact physical and mental health. Islam teaches that emotions are an important part of human nature but should be managed with moderation and control. The Quran and Hadith provide guidance on controlling anger, seeking forgiveness, patience, and loving others.

1. EMOTIONS

2. Introduction
• Emotions are very short-lived feelings that
come from a known cause. They are displayed
through sudden physical body language and
facial expressions, such as by smiling when
happy or crying when sad.
Different types of emotions include:
 happiness
 sadness
 anger
 fear
 surprise
 disgust

3. Type Of Emotions
Positive emotion
Healthy emotion
HOPE
Negative emotion
Unhealthy emotion
HATE

4. Factors
Influencing
Emotions
Biological factors:
neurochemical process (serotonin,
dopamine)
genetic,
hormonal influences (For example,
increased cortisol levels are associated
with feelings of anxiety and fear.)
Cognitive Factors:
thoughts, beliefs
Environmental factors:
social context, cultural
norms and life experiences

5. Effects of emotions
Emotional Well-being: Positive emotions contribute to overall
happiness and life satisfaction.
Mental Health: Unmanaged or extreme emotions can lead to
psychological disorders like anxiety and depression.
Physical Health: Chronic stress and negative emotions can impact
physical health and increase the risk of illnesse

6. Human Emotions
in Islam
• Emotions are given their place of importance in all
Islamic teachings as fundamental elements of the
human soul.
• We experience emotions constantly in our daily lives
in relation to events and people.
• The positive quality that arises out of the control of
the irascible faculty is courage. Human beings have
different emotions, spiritual and physical needs.
• Different people have different emotions so there is
also a variety of behavior in people.
• Allah says “Those who give in good times and in bad,
suppress their rage and pardon other people. God
loves those who do good.”

7. Islam and Emotional
Management
• Islam teaches moderation in everything, aiming to
create equilibrium so that one is always at peace
with oneself, the universe, and Allah.
• It is advised to avoid extremes in negative or positive
emotions, as any extremes are destructive if left
uncontrolled
• Ways are; by remembering Allah, by seeking
guidance from Quran and hadith, offering prayer,
patience etc.

8. “SO FORGIVE WITH A MOST
GRACIOUS FORGIVENESS
[WITHOUT GRUDGE].”
(QURAN 15:85)
ALLAH EVER WATCHES OVER
YOU.” (QURAN, 4:L)
“THOSE WHO RESTRAIN THEIR
ANGER.” (QURAN 3:134)
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE, AND THE
BEST FORM OF PATIENCE IS IN
TIMES OF DIFFICULTY.“
(SAHIH AL-BUKHARI))
NONE OF YOU TRULY BELIEVES UNTIL
HE LOVES FOR HIS BROTHER WHAT HE
LOVES FOR HIMSELF."
(SAHIH AL-BUKHARI)
O YOU WHO BELIEVE, TURN TO
GOD IN TRUE, SINCERE
REPENTANCE.”
(QURAN 66:8)
Reference from Quran & Hadith

9. Ways To
Improve
Emotional
Health:
• Be aware of your emotions & reactions
• Connect with others.
• Find purpose and meaning.
• Think before you act
• Manage stress
• Stay positive
• Express feeling in appropriate ways

10. THANK YOU