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ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY MENTAL HEALTH

What Is Tawakkul and Can It Help With Anxiety?

By Lubna • May 12, 2026

Tawakkul is one of Islam's most profound concepts. But when anxiety takes hold, "just trust Allah" can feel like an empty instruction.…

ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY MENTAL HEALTH

OCD and Waswas in Islam: When Intrusive Thoughts Feel Like a Test of Faith

By Lubna • April 30, 2026

Millions of Muslims silently suffer with OCD and waswas, convinced their intrusive thoughts mean something is wrong with their faith. Here is…

ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY MENTAL HEALTH

Understanding Anxiety Through an Islamic Lens

By Lubna • April 20, 2026

Anxiety is one of the most common experiences of our time. Islam offers a remarkably nuanced understanding of worry, tawakkul, and the…

ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY MENTAL HEALTH

Muslim Men and Mental Health: Breaking the Silence That Is Costing Lives

By Lubna • April 18, 2026

Muslim men are suffering in silence at alarming rates. Cultural expectations of strength, religious misunderstandings, and deep-seated stigma are costing lives. It…

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Grief in Islam: What to Do When Sabr Is Not Enough

By Lubna • July 13, 2025

"Have sabr" is the first thing Muslims hear when someone dies. But what happens when grief does not lift? When the ache…