Introduction Truly, for every nation there is a trial, and the trial for my nation is wealth. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Long before the scientific enterprise of psychology, economics, and their ensuing [...]
Day: June 2, 2024
PropheticProphetic
Preface Asking Allah for help is one of the best ways we can come closer to Him and express our vulnerability and need for Him. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Duʿāʾ is the essence [...]
ProductiveProductive
Introduction Amidst the lockdowns in response to COVID-19, many of you have been working from home, perhaps for the very first time. For those who have never had this experience, [...]
perspectiveperspective
Introduction It took modern psychology a century to realize that human behavior is not only determined by physiological instincts but that human consciousness also plays an important role. Hence [...]
OvercomingOvercoming
How do we maintain optimism amidst the current climate of anxiety, confusion, and fear surrounding the Coronavirus? The tried and true prescription for one to develop lasting optimism lies in [...]
Islamic spiritualityIslamic spirituality
Introduction Modern science has recently taken a keen interest in the wisdoms found in the ancient eastern traditions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Hinduism. In the relatively new field [...]
how_to_overcomehow_to_overcome
Preface A flurry of highly curated images, sounds, videos, lights and colors designed to captivate our minds flood our consciousness on a daily basis. Mass production of food [...]
How to be a mindful muslimHow to be a mindful muslim
Introduction How can we have more control over our thoughts in this time of information overload and anxiety? Exercising mindfulness, or muraqabah, can help discipline our minds in order to handle the [...]
holistic healingholistic healing
Abstract Islamic intellectual heritage has squarely recognized mental health and played an active role in cultivating mental wellbeing—starting from the Prophet ﷺ and his companions (RAA) and inspiring Muslim scholars [...]
GriefGrief
Grief What is grief? Grief is a natural and emotional reaction to the loss of someone or something important to you. The loss can be a person, an object, or [...]
