Islamic Sciences

How early Muslim scholars understood mental illness

How Muslim Scholars Understood Mental Illness a Thousand Years Ago | Holistic Healing Series

Has anyone ever uttered these words to you, “A Muslim is not afflicted with depression?” If so, you are not alone. However, this phrase actually contradicts the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It’s important to...

Dr. Rania Awaad

Muslims developed first psychiatric hospitals

How Muslims Developed the First Psychiatric Hospitals in the World | Holistic Healing Series

The earliest presence of mental health hospitals can actually be traced back to 7th or 8th century Baghdad! Now, when people think about mental health institutions from the past, they often think of prison-like cells...

Dr. Rania Awaad

Touched by Trauma: “Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?”

What is trauma and how can we learn to overcome it? This infographic is the second in a series on the impact of trauma.

Yaqeen Institute

Therapy a Millennia Before Modern Psychology | Holistic Healing Series

What is the secret that allowed Muslims to flourish into the Golden Ages as Europe sank into the Dark Ages? While people throughout the West were thought to be possessed by demons when dealing with depression, Muslims...

Dr. Rania Awaad

Prophet Muhammad’s Approach to Mental Health | Holistic Healing Series

Did you know that the Prophet ﷺ laid down the groundwork that was used by Muslim scholars to identify mental health conditions? For those who believe mental health can be addressed solely by having strong faith, it is...

Dr. Rania Awaad

Does That Apply to Non-Muslims, Too?

Introduction A common question Muslims have when reading the Qur’an and Sunnah is whether or not the lessons found therein apply to non-Muslims. Sometimes a text will refer to “Muslims” or “believers,” but does that...

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It’s Okay Not to Know God’s Plan

Introduction It is okay not to know why God does what He does. In fact, it is not our business. Our business is to know what God asks us to do, and then to do it. How do we know what God wants us to do? Certainly not by...

Dr. Edward Omar Moad

Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur’an

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 the emergence of...

Dr. Yasien Mohamed

Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Role of Muhammad ﷺ

This paper is Part 2 of the I’jaz al-Qur’an publication series. Read Part 1 here. Say, “Even if all mankind and jinn came together to produce the equivalent of this Qur’an, they could not produce its...

Sh. Suleiman Hani

The Meaning of Allah’s Name Al-Latif: The Most Subtle

What does Allah's name, Al-Latif mean? Explore the meaning and benefits of Allah's name, Al-Latif and why God is known as the most subtle towards his servants.

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

“What Did I Do to Deserve This?” Conquering the Assumptions that Hold You Back

Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.[1] Introduction It all started in college. Ahmed couldn’t remember the exact turning point but...

Najwa Awad and Sarah Sultan

The Meaning of Allah’s Name As-Salam: The Source of Peace

Why is Allah named As-Salam? Explore the meaning of Allah's name, As-Salam and why God is The Ultimate Giver and Source of Peace.

Dr. Jinan Yousef

Islamic Sciences

How Muslim Scholars Understood Mental Illness a Thousand Years Ago | Holistic Healing Series

How Muslims Developed the First Psychiatric Hospitals in the World | Holistic Healing Series

Touched by Trauma: “Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?”

Therapy a Millennia Before Modern Psychology | Holistic Healing Series

Prophet Muhammad’s Approach to Mental Health | Holistic Healing Series

Does That Apply to Non-Muslims, Too?

It’s Okay Not to Know God’s Plan

Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur’an

Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Role of Muhammad ﷺ

The Meaning of Allah’s Name Al-Latif: The Most Subtle

“What Did I Do to Deserve This?” Conquering the Assumptions that Hold You Back

The Meaning of Allah’s Name As-Salam: The Source of Peace

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