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...
Islamic Sciences
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
“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...
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.
