Muhammad Fakhruddin Al-Razi, Triyanti Nurkhikmah, Diana Rahmasari, Imam Amrusi Jailani
The predominant focus on Quran memorisation as an educational practice has resulted in limited scholarly attention to its potential effects on mental health. This article aims to systematically review empirical studies on Quran memorisation, with a focus on its health-related outcomes. By discussing its results through the framework of the role of memory and religious ritual as contributing factors in mental health, the results show that Quran memorisation enhances memory and brain performance, which serve as protective factors for mental health. Moreover, its nature as a religious ritual also fosters positive emotions, emotion regulation, and resilience. Other benefits were reported in academic achievement, language proficiency, physical health, and character development, though these are understood as indirect contributors to mental well-being. These findings suggest that Quran memorisation functions as both a cognitive exercise and a religious ritual with therapeutic potential, offering implications for culturally grounded mental health promotion. © 2026 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia; Master’s Program in Quranic Studies and Tafsir, Universitas PTIQ Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia; Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Madura, Pamekasan, Indonesia
