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...
Spirituality and Psychology
A Voyage Through Tawakkul
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.
Islamic Psychology in the 21st Century | Holistic Healing
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...
How Classical Muslim Scholars Treated the Mind, Body, and Soul | Holistic Healing Series
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...
Touched by Trauma: “Why Isn’t My Iman Stronger?”
How can we survive the impact of grief on our faith? This infographic is the third in a series on the impact of trauma.
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...
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...
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...
