Seyed Ali Mostajaboldavati سیدعلی مستجاب الدعواتی

elf-confidence is a term that has recently been introduced into our culture. This does not mean that no one had already known this state or it has recently been discovered, but rather other terms have been used to refer to this state such as selfesteem, self-respect, and self-trust. Not a long time has passed since the time selfconfidence was adopted to refer to this state--believing in individual abilities (1). If self-confidence is referred to being dependent only on one's own power and abilities and considering oneself the only cause of individual and social prosperity, it is contrary to wisdom, belief in the Unity of God, and faith in God. Rather, if having self-confidence is meant to rely on and exploiting individual abilities and talents to reach material and spiritual prosperity, standing on one's own two feet, and not resting on others to remain hopeful and reach happiness, it not only does not contradict but is in agreement with and prerequisite for faith in God (2).

he rubric Trust in the Almighty God, with its special definition, is special to Islam, and other cultures lack a concept which is entirely conformed to Islam’s trust. Experimental studies in this regard are, thus, limited. The author did not find a wholly identical prior research in this respect. The following two studies, however, carry some semblances: In his article entitled “Trust in the Almighty God,” Ghobari Bonab analyzed trust in the Almighty God in different affairs as an effectual feature versus despair and a powerful shield against anxiety and depression (1). Elsewhere in “A Design for Measurement of Trust in the Almighty God,” the same author investigated methods to generate a scale for measuring this issue (2). Thanks to its broad dimensions, the concept trust in the Almighty God finds connection with several studies and subjects. As a part of religious belief, trust in the Almighty God is associated with all experimental studies concerning the role of religion in healt...

Background and Objectives: In the field of health and teachings of hygienics–medicine, a lot of traditions have been transmitted from the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Imams (A.S) and valuable collections by the titles of Ţibb al-Nabī (PBUH) and Ţibb al-Ἀemmah (A.S) have been provided. What authentic bases they are stand on scientifically, and how they should be dealt with if their concepts are opposed to updated science of medicine, are objectives of this research.
Methods: This research is a review study through collecting data digitally, and from libraries and references related to Sunnite and Shiite works.
Results: Different views to the position of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) created two different perspectives. The first is of Sunnites who believe the prophet’s (p. b.u.h) status is not to interfere with worldly affairs and occupations including medicine. Therefore, what, in this regard, has been transmitted from His Holiness is His personal opinion, or acquired from the knowledge of the society of the time, and may be correct or not. However, Shiite scholars believe if a tradition proved biographically and contextually, to be issued irrevocably; it is considered as teachings of religion and there is no probable mistake in it.
Conclusion: As Shiites believe, to accept, absolutely, the words and sayings issued by the Prophet (PBUH) of Allah is the result of absolute understanding of his clear proofs. Whereas if we believe in disjunction and accept that the Prophet’s (PBUH) sayings on occupations including medicine are faulty and mistakable, we deprive humanity of the most important part of the city of knowledge (the Holy Prophet (PBUH)) and basically, defect the absolute holiness of his sayings; as Sunnites did so.

Background and Objectives: Self-confidence, referring to relying on and exploiting individual abilities and talents for realizing spiritual and material prosperity, not only contradicts but is in agreement with and a prerequisite for faith in God. Practically, the greater faith in God one has, the more potent self-confidence he /she possess. Investigating the subject of self-confidence from the perspectives of Quran, Ahadith and psychology, this study explores the meaning of self (soul) in self-confidence and its levels, the prerequisites for development and enhancement of self-confidence, the association of self-concept and self-esteem with self-confidence, and the approaches to develop and enhance positive self-concept as well as to boost self-confidence.
Methods: The data of this descriptive review article were gathered from library and digital references.
Results: Although it appears that self-confidence contradicts Islamic teachings, it can be clearly understood that this teaching subject is confirmed and emphasized in Islamic teachings by discovery of its true meaning.
Conclusion: If having self-confidence is meant to rely on and exploiting individual abilities and talents to reach material and spiritual prosperity, it not only does not contradict but is in agreement with and a prerequisite for faith in God. Self in self- confidence indeed means human as a combination of the body and the spirit which is fully consistent with indices of self-confidence. According to psychologists, improving self-esteem and positive self-concept affects self-confidence directly. From perspective of religion, paying attention to venerability and God-given dignity of human, recognizing the superb purpose in life, etc. are approaches to develop and enhance positive self-concept and self-esteem, and to boost self-confidence.
Keywords: Mental Health, Mental Hygiene, Psychology and Religion, Self- confidence, Self-esteem.

Background and Objectives: Religious behaviors, among which Trust in the Almighty God is a major representation, play a key role in giving meaning to life, generation of hope, and mental relaxation. The present study was conducted aimed at examination of the subject Trust in the Almighty God and analysis of the concept Trust from the perspective of psychology, delineating its relationship with self-confidence. In this study, therefore, Trust in the Almighty God is addressed from three cognitive, mental, and behavioral dimensions as well as mental etymology of Trust in the Almighty God and the relationship between trust and self-confidence.
Methods: This study is a review-descriptive research that has made use of library and digital resources to collect its required data.
Results: In examination of the subject Trust in the Almighty God from the viewpoint of psychology and delineation of the relationship between trust and self-confidence, it is found that trust in the Almighty God is not a barrier to self-confidence. What is more, it is an effective factor in its recovery, stabilization, and reinforcement.
Conclusion: Religious behaviors, among which Trust in the Almighty God is a major representation, play a key role in giving meaning to life, generation of hope, and mental relaxation. Psychologically speaking, Trust in the Almighty God has three cognitive, mental, and behavioral dimensions. Cognitive aspect of trust in the Almighty God is associated with understanding the creator-creature relationship, the world, and the phenomena in the universe. In the emotional aspect, humankinds, relying on the Almighty God’s power, feel an inner serenity within themselves. Finally, application of this intrinsic force is materialized in the behavioral dimension of trust in the Almighty God.
Keywords: Mental Health, Psychology, Self-Confidence, Spirituality, Trust in the Almighty God.