Ever hear of the First Church of Elvis? Seriously.
And *atheists* are mentally ill?
Idk about mentally ill, but I do see them as spiritually ill, and blind. Like, I can see the miracles/signs/evidences/proofs, while I see an atheist be like "Ignore, do not search religion, it is impossible to know right from wrong"
I feel as if atheists have something disconnected within them. Idk, but mental illness? Like chronic, illness like those crazed people? I don't think so..
But I do think There is spiritual illness/blindness. Which dazzles me. Tbh, as a Muslim, it amazes me how one cant see the logic in creation. But Allah :swt: knows best.
I have seen no proof for mental illness. But I do know this: It is a disease to one's psychological state, and mental outlook.
Allah :swt: talks about the disease of the heart, so I think that is where it is at - atheism being a spiritual, heart disease. I have tried to see from atheistic eyes, and it makes absolutely no sense to me.
To conclude: I do think it corrupts one's heart, spiritual state, and mental state. One's thought processes too. So a "kind" of mental disease.
Lets define what mental illness we are talking about first.. What mental illness? I think like this:
Truth - is a cure, light, and guidance.
Falsehood - a disease and darkness.
A disease will eventually if left untreated affect other parts. So yeah, I think so.
A disease of the heart, and one's psychological state. But Idk about clinical illness, but I am certain Atheism is a disease, and it brings disease to human mind/heart.
A disease that can not be treated with meds, but with Qur'an and reflecting upon the Qur'an, and Allah's creation.
So yes, a disease/illness. Definitely. That is not to say that I see you as some crazy handicapped person UNABLE to reason. NO.
Rather, you are able to reason, but Atheism is a disease that prevents one from seeing straight. So a type of delusion/deception/confusion.
So in short: Yes, a mental illness, but not clinical illness that can be treated with meds.
It is a disease of the heart, which can affect the brain.
not a mental illness that completely inhibits people from sane/logical thoughts. Insane people are excused (afaik) in Islam.
Atheists and everyone with sound mind will be accountable.
ANY scholar can comment and correct me.
Allah :swt: knows best.