Munajat Night Highlights Importance of Inner Peace for Mental Health

Bandar seri begawan: Inner peace is the basis of mental and spiritual health, as many people appear to be happy on the outside but are unhappy inside in this fast-paced and stressful modern world. A peace of mind is the foundation of mental and spiritual health. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says in Surah al-Ra’d verse 28 which means: (That is) those who believe and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah. Know that in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest”. This was among the contents of a tazkirah or lecture titled ‘Ketenangan Jiwa, Kunci Kesihatan Mental” delivered during the 202nd Munajat Night in conjunction with World Mental Health Day 2025.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the talk was delivered by Doctor Mohammad Hilmy Baihaqy bin Haji Awang Yussof, Research Visiting Fellow, Japan Institute of International Affairs, Tokyo. Broadcast virtually from the Brunei International Airport Surau, the programme was attended by officers from the Islamic Studies Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs and congregants from several mosques, staff of the Ministry of Religious Affairs as well as individuals from their respective homes.