🏵️🏵️🏵️ I would like to express my gratitude, Karina Pawlak, for the article "Instinctive Fear vs Emotional Fear: Prescience vs Paranoia — How to Tell the Difference". Your insightful writings on the distinction between instinctive fear and emotional fear are truly valuable.

From an Islamic perspective, the concept of instinctive fear and emotional fear can be likened to the idea of "taqwa" (piety) and "riya" (hypocrisy). Just as instinctive fear is a natural response to a real threat, taqwa is a natural inclination towards righteousness and obedience to Allah. On the other hand, emotional fear is an irrational response to a perceived threat, much like riya, which is a hypocritical act of seeking praise and attention from others rather than genuinely seeking Allah's pleasure.

In Islam, we are encouraged to cultivate taqwa by following the guidance of the Quran and the Prophet's teachings. We are reminded that Allah is always watching and that our actions will be judged accordingly. As such, it is essential to distinguish between instinctive fear and emotional fear, and to focus on developing taqwa through our actions and intentions.

As the Quran states: "O you who have believed, fear Allah as He should be feared and die not except in a state of Islam." (Quran 3:102)

In conclusion, I urge all people to reflect on their fears and motivations. Are they driven by instinctive fear or emotional fear? Are they seeking Allah's pleasure or trying to impress others? By recognizing the difference between these two types of fear, we can cultivate taqwa and live a life that is pleasing to Allah.

May Allah guide us all on the path of righteousness.

Mohamed, Ph.D 🏵️🏵️

"Live a life that is guided by faith and not driven by fear."