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Psychological Disorders.. The Silent Danger

Suhail bin Hasan Qadhi

Published: July 21, 2026 00:56 KSA

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Some people behave in their lives, not as they believe is right, but by taking what they want, and we see this behavior even among those who are supposed to have reason and insight - unfortunately. Their concern is how people talk about...

Their concern is how people talk about them, how they look at them, and so on. How do these people live with dual personalities, walking towards what they do not like, laughing at what makes them cry, crying at what makes them laugh, smiling at their opponent, and perhaps frowning at their friend, learning how to be a flatterer and sycophant; in order to please people and get close to their hearts.

And others wear the cloak of religiosity, a phenomenon not new to us; because it has existed throughout history, not necessarily in Islamic society. It is known that groups, or some individuals, use religious discourse to achieve goals, or economic, social, or political gains, as is the case with the Muslim Brotherhood and others. They realize that religion enjoys the trust of the majority of people; making it an effective tool in gaining support or influence. Before the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, specifically at the beginning of 2019, I met in a café in Turkey with a professor of psychology, head of the Department of Psychological Studies at a university, and I told him about a joke from a general surgeon with whom I have a special relationship, who said to me: It is time for a great charitable act from your association, the Al-Bir Association in Jeddah, by presenting a program aimed at purchasing huge quantities of a psychiatric drug called: (Prozac), and throwing it into drinking water reservoirs; so that a large number of people can benefit from it in treating depression and other conditions, and that half of society is mentally ill, but most do not seek treatment (out of shame). After listening to this joke, he surprised me with the following: 'Your friend was not far off. We conducted a serious scientific psychological study on a sample estimated at 2,400 individuals in one city, representing most segments of society: male and female teachers in higher education, male and female students and professors in universities, military personnel, judges, lawyers, and businessmen. The result of the study was unexpected, as it turned out that approximately 47.4% of the sample suffered from a disease called: (Psychopathy), i.e., psychopathy or mood disorder. Then he added: Nevertheless, it is scientifically impossible to generalize this result, but it is an indicator worth pausing at. This was before the spread of COVID-19, which left psychological effects on some, and I do not know if there are studies that can measure its impact! The wars in Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and even in Russia and Ukraine, and finally Iran, the United States, and Israel, and the misleading and false media that accompanied these wars in general, all that and more cause severe damage to the psyche. And the question that arises: What have we provided to our societies to protect them from the deep psychological harm that has befallen them? And what are the consequences of downplaying its effects?'

Religious discourse and the coronavirus pandemic