Abstract Though the COVID-19 pandemic may seem novel, pandemics are not new to the greater human experience. This paper highlights the psychological and spiritual coping mechanisms that early Muslims drew upon from...
Introduction The ‘In Pursuit of Conviction’ series aims to instill confidence in the core pillars of the Islamic worldview. This article addresses the second pillar of faith: belief in angels. This belief is often...
When we nurture reliance on God, our hearts can find ease. In this infographic, you can embark on a voyage of discovery, and learn 10 ways to grow tawakkul.
Introduction Earlier this year, a debate between the grand imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb and Mohamed Othman al-Khosht, President of Cairo University went viral.[1] Khosht argued that Islam needs renewal by...
The following is a modified version of a lecture recorded by Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb and Sh. Omar Husain for Yaqeen’s Conviction Circles.™ You may watch the video here. Introduction Many of us are exposed to the Islamic...
Whereas learning about the history of mental health in the Islamic world is important, it is equally important to understand how this can serve our community today. As international efforts attempt to encroach on...
In the previous episode of this series, we discussed the way Muslim scholars examined mental health illnesses. In this video, Dr. Raniaa Awaad delves into the treatment options these scholars employed. This helps us...