Islam emphasizes the importance of relationships

Islam emphasizes the importance of relationships, keeping the ties of kinship, being kind to one another, forgiveness, and so much more that contribute to healthy relationships and a healthy overall state of mental health. If we are God-conscious in every relationship, it can make a beneficial impact on the health of that relationship and thus make a favorable ripple effect on our internal state of being.

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One relationship that makes a significant impact on our lives is the one with our parents and, as parents, the one we have with our children. God says in the Quran:  “And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as] ‘uff’ and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word. And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say: ‘My Lord! Have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.” (Quran 17:23-24). These are essential reminders to all children to maintain a respectful and positive relationship with their parents. A healthy relationship with one’s parents contributes to one’s positive state of mind. With this constant awareness of God’s reminder, kindness and respect will encompass the relationship and it will be an atmosphere of positivity.

In addition to the parent/child relationship, a healthy marriage is also vital to one’s psychological well-being. Being in a loving, respectful relationship allows a person to excel in his/her personal life as well: “..And one of His signs is that He created mates for you from yourselves that you may find rest in them and He put between you love and compassion; most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect” (Quran 30:21). With the entire household encompassing love and mercy, it will aid in the happiness of each individual. To keep the atmosphere of the home full of compassion, Dr. John Gottman, relationship expert, and researcher, says there needs to be a 5:1 ratio of positive statements vs. negative statements. When couples aim to speak more positively with one another, they will contribute to a happier home.