Mindfulness and Islam

Mindfulness is a very Islamic concept.  It is usually associated with Buddhism but it is enjoined on muslims by the Quran.  Just as Buddhists are told by the Dhammaphada to be mindful of the consequences of their actions and guard themselves so Muslims are told to remember the Day of judgement.  Muslims are supposed to be careful of what we think about so that we remember Allah and that we don't neglect this brief life we are given out of God's mercy.

16.111. (Be ever mindful of) the Day when every soul will come pleading for itself, and every soul will be repaid in full for what it did, and none of them will be wronged.

Quran website

“Believers, be patient; outdo others in patience; remain resolute; and be mindful of Allah, in order that you may succeed.” [Qur'an, 3.200]

Mindulness (taqwa) is to shield oneself from all that displeases Allah. The mindfulness of faith (iman) is to shield oneself from eternal punishment through faith. The mindfulness of submission (islam) is to shield oneself from sin through obedience. The mindfulness of spiritual excellence is to shield oneself from heedlessness and distraction through complete turning to Allah Most High.

Seeker's Guidance

http://seekersguidance.org/blog/2010/04/the-quran-on-patience-steadfastness-resolve-mindfulness-and-success-3200/