Quran Recitation and Contemplation and Their Effect on Reform Psychological and Social Aspects

Abstract

The greatness of the Holy Qur’an, its rhetorical impact, and miraculous nature are evident in how this miracle manifests in the universe, events, and humans. This has been the subject of much interpretation and article, including the influential miracle of the Qur’an and how this miracle operates, with its significant effects and manifestations acknowledged by both the near and the far. Among the manifestations of this influential miracle of Qur’anic recitation is its impact on the human soul, guiding it towards calmness, tranquillity, and reassurance and warding off psychological and non-psychological ailments. This applies to the individual as a human being and to society as a whole, as society is a collective of individuals whose well-being contributes to the well-being of the whole. The article addresses the effect of Qur’anic recitation on the individual and society, its role in their well-being and healing from afflictions, and the elevation of the soul towards comprehensive goodness. The study concludes that the effects of Qur’anic recitation on the individual and society vary in terms of purification and clarity, guiding them toward their well-being in this world and the hereafter. The recitation of the Qur’an contains spiritual and psychological benefits for the soul, body, and spirit that are beyond human description, as its source is divine, and its impact is spiritual and heavenly.