Mental Health

December 21, 2024 7 mins

What Is the Islamic View on Handling Fear and Anxiety?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is the Islamic perspective on fear and anxiety caused by life’s pressures? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to […]
December 15, 2024 1 min

Can We Pray for Someone Who Showed Faith but Had Doubts Due to Illness?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to believe someone who showed signs of faith but expressed occasional doubts due to illness died as a Muslim and to pray for their forgiveness and hope for their place in Janna? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Unless they expressed […]
December 12, 2024 1 min

How Can Someone with PTSD Manage Prayer Difficulties and Fear of Missing Obligat...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I struggle to pray due to complex PTSD symptoms like panic and depression. I fear punishment for missing obligations. What can I do in this situation, and what guidance does Islam offer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Struggles such as yours are taken […]
December 11, 2024 1 min

How Can I Effectively Advise Family Members Suffering from Waswasa? – Shaykh A...

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How can I effectively advise family members suffering from waswasa? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat offers practical advice on supporting family members struggling with intrusive thoughts (waswasa). Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, […]
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