The importance of mental health is discussed everywhere today, from workplaces and schools to television shows and social media. In most cases, however, it has a distinctly secular approach. There is rarely any mention of the role that faith and spirituality can play in mental well-being. A recent study by Yaqeen makes the case that religiosity is not only ... Show More
Mar 2023
Season Finale! Believing in the Unseen with Dr. Omar Suleiman
In Surat al-Hujurat verse 18, Allah (SWT) says: “Surely Allah knows the Unseen of the heavens and earth. And Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.” Al-Ghaib, or the Unseen, refers to knowledge that is only known to Allah, such as knowledge about the angels and jinn, heaven and hell ... Show More
53m 4s
Feb 2023
Building Prophetic Communities for Women, with Usts. Lobna Mulla & Maryam Amir
The Prophet (S) once critically said, “O people! Some of you scare people away [from faith].” He was addressing the best generation of Muslims when he said this, so it certainly still applies today. Are Muslim communities pushing women away today? What do we lose when women are d ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2023
Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: "Why didn't God stop it?" - Special with Sh. Mohammed Elshinawy
On February 6th, a devastating earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria. Over 12,000 lives have been lost, and thousands more have been injured and displaced. When tragedies and disasters occur, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why did God let this happen?” Are natural disasters a form of ... Show More
32m 34s
Dec 2018
Ep 45 - The Link Between Spirituality and Mental Health
Berak Hussain, a Muslim mental health speaker and Islamic counsellor and therapist, is pioneering the way for not only opening up discussions around mental health in general, but to also help Muslim communities break away from cultural taboos around ignoring mental health issues ... Show More
39m 43s
Jun 2023
Are you angry at God? How spirituality and spiritual struggle affect us, with Julie Exline, PhD
Religion and spirituality can be a source of comfort and strength but can also cause stress and conflict in people’s lives, when for example they wonder why God has allowed something terrible to happen or feel rejected by their religious community. Julie Exline, PhD, of Case West ... Show More
35m 15s
Oct 2022
What is Islam's view on mental health?
<p>Join me as I tackle the topic of Islam and mental health, things that you can do to boost your mental health, and much more. I hope you all derive benefit from this episode, and if you do, I would love for you to leave a rating and a review! May Allah bless you, ke ... Show More
21m 18s