In the sacred month of Ramadan, a time meant for nourishing our faith and revitalizing our bodies, it’s elusory to see some Muslims grappling with post-Ramadan depression or physical debilitation. While the focus for many is on deepening their spiritual connection during Ramadan, the importance of maintaining healthy daily habits often gets sidelined. This oversight […]
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By Abubakar Haruna In Western philosophy, patience, often referred to as “sabr” in Arabic, is seen as a virtue associated with enduring challenges without complaint. Aristotle emphasized the importance of patience in achieving moral excellence, stating that it is a key element in developing a virtuous character (Aristotle, “Nicomachean Ethics”). Similarly, Christian teachings highlight patience […]
By Zaheda Motala Living with a toxic or narcissistic spouse can be an emotional roller coaster, where self-confidence is shattered, personal boundaries are constantly violated, and one’s sense of reality is distorted. Case Study Sara was a pious and righteous 20-year-old girl who had always strived to please Allah. She had been married to Akbar, […]
by Manaal Amir Ahmad Is pop psychology just throwing the term ‘self-care’ around to hide all the chaos underneath? Are we sliding into selfish territory or as the trend says, “Entering into our Villiam Era”? The self-care craze is a hot topic worldwide these days. Research suggests about 80% of individuals have engaged in self-care […]
Summary notes by T. Abdul Azeez I. INTRODUCTION: Islamic or Prophetic Psychology, which can also be termed as Sacred Psychology, is physically, psychologically and spiritually holistic in its approach, making it appropriate to discuss Ramadan through this lens. Definition of Ramadan: It is a month-long Spiritual rehabilitation or the inner cultivation of the heart. How […]
Forgiveness plays a pivotal role in fostering mutual love, understanding, and harmonious relationships within Islamic communities. In Islamic psychology, it is not merely a moral virtue but a powerful psychological decision that contributes to the overall well-being of individuals. This article explores the significance of forgiveness, drawing from both Islamic teachings and modern psychological perspectives. […]
You might be wondering what challenge has to do with someone who has passed away centuries back. Well, his sadaqatu jariah lives on and one of his blessed works – the Ihya is very much alive with us and I want to take us through how all the forty books in the magnus can help […]
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, where financial markets, commodity prices, and exchange rates often dominate our thoughts, it is crucial to pause and reflect on the deeper purpose of our existence. Indeed, the human has not been created, except to know and worship Allah ﷻ. Certainly, knowledge of Allah is the […]
Image credit: Wikipedia By Fatima Ahmad WCNSF cries an emergency paramedic; hospitals of Gaza-the scenes are frenetic. Who are the wounded coming through the doors Ahmed, Haneen, Ala, Yaseen- No blanket to wrap them, no warm socks delivered The WCNSF whimper and shiver; With trauma inflicted from no moral conscience; Ahmed, Haneen, Ala, Yaseen- They […]
عامر منير غضبان كثير من الظلم بين الناس يقوم به أناس يعتقدون أن لهم الحق فيما يفعلون، لأنهم تعرضوا لظلم سابق، أو لأنهم يخافون من ظلم قد يقع عليهم في المستقبل. هذه الظاهرة ملاحظة على المستوى الفردي، عند بعض الأفراد ضحايا الظلم والاعتداء، لكنها على المستوى الجماعي، عندما تصبح جزءاً من ثقافة مجتمع، تكون ظاهرة […]