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Islamic Solutions to Gen Z's Cognitive Challenges… M. Agha Mohammadi (79
I. Al-Mush’āritah (Preconditioning): more efficiently (Dovetail Editorial
Setting some preconditions for Team, 2023). Thus, self-reckoning
oneself early in the morning to can help manage the information one
practice God-pleasing acts and receives and avoid analysis paralysis
avoid sins due to information overload. To
II. Al-Murāqibah (Self-watchfulness): practice this as a family, it is beneficial
Observing vigilance and to incorporate a short session at the end
controlling one’s deeds daily to of the day dedicated to reflection on
fulfill duties and avoid committing how the day was spent. During this
sins. time, family members can discuss
III. Al-Muḥāsibah (Self-examination): At what they accomplished, what they
night one should study and enjoyed, and what could be improved
examine what he has done during upon. This practice helps children
the day. appreciate the value of their time and
IV. Al-Mu’ātibah (Self-rebuke) and Al- reinforces accountability for how they
Mu’āqibah (Self-punishment): utilize their hours (Gururaj, 2024).
It is worth mentioning that the Also, a series of self-reckoning
punishment does not mean physically sessions can be organized in schools,
hurting one’s self, as it can be found community centers, or youth clubs,
in some non-Islamic traditions. In specifically tailored to engage students
Islamic mysticism it is recommended in reflective practices.
to punish one’s self by some • Seeking Guidance through
permissible mortifications like Scholars and Experts
fasting, paying charity, dedicating Consulting knowledgeable scholars and
time to serve others, praying and experts in various fields helps individuals
reciting the Qur’an, etc (Agha navigate complex issues and validate
Mohammadi, 2021, pp. 63-64). information according to wisdom. The
Two important phases in the process Qur’an advises people to be in connection
of self-reckoning can help in better to learned scholars and consult them in the
decision-making and information issues they face in their life,
analysis. The first is filtering “And We did not send before you
information one receives so he is any but men to whom We sent
careful not to surf unnecessarily. The revelation-- so ask the followers of
second is the practice of making at the Reminder if you do not know”
least small decisions every day. (The Qur'an, 16: 43 & 21: 7).
Making small decisions quickly can It is of vital importance to refer
train the brain to make larger ones different issues to experts in their
