Mentally Fit Muslims

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Discover the compelling journey of overcoming bipolar disorder in this heartfelt episode. Follow along as Saba shares her personal story and triumphs. Listen to find out more! ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Support our cause: ⁠https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain⁠ Mentally Fit Membership: ⁠https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/membership⁠ Get the book: "Morningwind: A Muslim Woman's Battle with Bipolar" ⁠https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/memoir⁠ Get Exclusive Content: ⁠https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog ⁠ Bipolar and Depression eBooks: ⁠https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks⁠ #mentallyfitmuslims #mentalhealth #islam #podcast #muslimmentalhealth

That's a valid question and this came up when I was watching a really good video on the Yaqeen Institute Youtube channel titled "Prophet Muhammad's Approach to Mental Health" with Dr. Rania Awaad. However the question that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) never saw a therapist is simply not true. Listen to find out more! ---- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Support our cause: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain Bipolar Muslim Women Membership: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/membership Get the book: "Morningwind: A Muslim Woman's Battle with Bipolar" https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/memoir Get Exclusive Content: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog Bipolar and Depression eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks #mentallyfitmuslims #mentalhealth #islam #podcast #muslimmentalhealth

------ Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Support our cause: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain Bipolar Muslim Women Membership: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/membership Get the book: "Morningwind: A Muslim Woman's Battle with Bipolar" https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/memoir Get Exclusive Content: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog Bipolar and Depression eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks #mentallyfitmuslims #mentalhealth #islam #podcast #muslimmentalhealth

What is it like to take medications for an illness you can't see? And how is that related to pride, humility and your connection with Allah...Listen now to find out more. Disclaimer: the advice in this video does not replace medical advice from a mental health professional. Please seek help from a doctor or call 911 when you are in an emergency. ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Support my cause: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain Bipolar Muslim Women Membership: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/membership Get my memoir: "Morningwind: A Muslim Woman's Battle with Bipolar" https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/memoir Get Exclusive Content: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog Bipolar and Depression eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks #mentallyfitmuslims #mentalhealth #islam #podcast

Get your crisis safety plan here: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/post/safetyplanfordepression Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/

Discover how running can bring you closer to Allah and get support for your mental wellbeing. Learn about the power of runner's high, tap into Fauja Singh's inspiring story, and find out how to make running part of your spiritual practice and spiritual health with Mentally Fit Muslims. To read more, visit https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/post/spiritual-health Support our show. Visit https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain Get 1-on-1 Support. Visit https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/book-online

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Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog Support the show: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain

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This episode is for all of you who have ever felt like your mind was spinning out of control. I want to share with you 5 tips on what to do when sensory overload strikes, so that next time it happens, you can feel more in control and know the best way to take care of yourself. --- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. We are now eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than better lives when it comes to healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and mental illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog

This winter can be tough if you're struggling with depression. I know the feeling all too well. So in this month's episode, my friend Maleeha Mohsen and I discuss Johann Hari's book “Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed And How To Find Hope." The author explores seven reasons why people might feel sad or lost​ and how connecting to different aspects of their life may help them find hope again. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. We are now eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than better lives when it comes to healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and mental illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog

For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ — Do you have a mental health challenge? You’re not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don’t know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that’s empowering instead of stigmatizing. Check out our podcast website at https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ Support our podcast at https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sustain

Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. My husband and I are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. This means we are eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than to better lives when it comes time healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog

Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. My husband and I are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. This means we are eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than to better lives when it comes time healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain

Are you a Muslim mom who is suffering from postpartum depression? Don’t worry, it’s not your fault! Postpartum depression is much more common than we realize and can be very isolating. I’m here to empower you with the knowledge of how to cope with postpartum depression as a Muslim woman. I have experience with postpartum depression, and I wanted to share my story so that other Muslim moms can know they are not alone. I talk about the most important things I learned about coping with postpartum depression as a Muslim woman, some of the most common mistakes we make and how we can overcome them. I discuss what it’s like to have postpartum depression as a Muslim woman, the impact it had on me, how Islam played a role in dealing with it, and finally some tips for managing your mental health during pregnancy so you don’t experience postpartum depression or at least learn to manage it. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ — Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. We are now eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than better lives when it comes to healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and mental illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog

Are you a Muslim mom who is suffering from postpartum depression? Don’t worry, it’s not your fault! Postpartum depression is much more common than we realize and can be very isolating. I’m here to empower you with the knowledge of how to cope with postpartum depression as a Muslim woman. I have experience with postpartum depression, and I wanted to share my story so that other Muslim moms can know they are not alone. I talk about the most important things I learned about coping with postpartum depression as a Muslim woman, some of the most common mistakes we make and how we can overcome them. I discuss what it’s like to have postpartum depression as a Muslim woman, the impact it had on me, how Islam played a role in dealing with it, and finally some tips for managing your mental health during pregnancy so you don’t experience postpartum depression or at least learn to manage it. Episode 27 Show notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/postpartum-depression-shame/ — Do you have a mental health challenge? You’re not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don’t know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that’s empowering instead of stigmatizing. Check out our podcast website at https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/

Do not let fear take over your life. Put Allah at the centre of your life, love Him and fear Him using this powerful Dua to stay grounded. Episode 26 Show Notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/dua-for-fear About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/

Do not let fear take over your life. Put Allah at the centre of your life, love Him and fear Him using this powerful Dua to stay grounded. Episode 26 Show Notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/dua-for-fear About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/

Do not let fear take over your life. Put Allah at the centre of your life, love Him and fear Him using this powerful Dua to stay grounded. For more info, visit: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. We are now eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than better lives when it comes to healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and mental illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog

This episode is about how to be at peace with negative emotions, why spiritual bypassing is a problem, and what toxic positivity. Episode 25 Show Notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/dr-farah-islam/ I hope and pray you found benefit in my words. Please consider donating to the “Mentally Fit Muslims” podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please click HERE or visit www.sabamalik.com/support Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” HERE or by clicking below: www.sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/

It's no secret that I struggle with insomnia. For years, it was an ongoing battle where I just couldn’t fall asleep or stay asleep at night. But over the years, alhumdulillah I’ve learned a way to make sleeping a little easier for me and it has become much more relaxing all starting with Ayatul Kursi. Episode 24 Show Notes: www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sleep-with-ayatul-kursi/ I hope and pray you found benefit in my words. Please consider donating to the “Mentally Fit Muslims” podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please click HERE or visit www.sabamalik.com/support Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” HERE or by clicking below: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/

This week’s episode is a personal reflection on how to deal with insomnia. I share my experience of not being able to sleep and the positive effect Ayatul Kursi had on me. This is a great resource for anyone suffering from sleeping issues or wanting a calmer bedtime routine. Show Notes: www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/sleep-with-ayatul-kursi I hope and pray you found benefit in my words. Please consider donating to the “Mentally Fit Muslims” podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please click HERE or visit www.sabamalik.com/support Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” HERE or by clicking below: www.sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/

This week’s episode is a personal reflection on how to deal with insomnia. I share my experience of not being able to sleep and the positive effect Ayatul Kursi had on me. This is a great resource for anyone suffering from sleeping issues or wanting a calmer bedtime routine. Show Notes: www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sleep-with-ayatul-kursi About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/

When I find myself not being able to sleep, my mind wanders and it can lead me down a long, depressing, and anxious path. Trust me, I’ve been there too! But one thing that always helps calm the storm in my head is Ayatul Kursi. Simply reciting this powerful ayah or even listening to it offers solace for your soul. Listen to this week’s Mini Mental episode where I explore how listening to Allah’s words can put us at ease spiritually and emotionally by discussing a unique method of matching your mood to the reciter’s tone. The reciters mentioned are Qari Fatih Seferagic and Omar Hisham al Arabi. Episode 24 Show Notes: www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sleep-with-ayatul-kursi/ I hope and pray you found benefit in my words. Please consider donating to the “Mentally Fit Muslims” podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please click HERE or visit www.sabamalik.com/support Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” HERE or by clicking below: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/

Season 2 Episode 14I’m Saba Malik, and this is a Mini Mental. One of my best friends is insomnia. It’s always been with me. And it still is, but alhumdulillah I've learned to live with it and not just deal with it, but actually use it to my benefit. Having mental health challenges means that you’re going to deal with insomnia, where you have trouble falling asleep at night. I’ve given a lot of tips in previous episodes on how to, you know, deal with difficult thoughts. But one of the times that challenging thoughts really hit me is at night when I’m supposed to be sleeping. Everything just comes crashing in like a big wave. So, what I’ve learned about myself is that I’m a big “audio” person. I mean, it makes sense? I podcast, so audio stuff and listening to audiobooks, or music, or Quran really benefits me. Now it can go two ways because if I’m listening to things that are harmful (I’m not talking about haraam and halaal because that’s not what this podcast is about), things that are kind of like junk food, for my ears if I’m listening to junk music, or junk audio, it’s not gonna uplift me.On the contrary, it’s going to bring me down and it’s going to ruin my mood. So knowing that why not actively choose something that is healthy for my ears? So let me give you an example. I love listening to the Quran and it gives me peace, it makes me feel very serene, it calms me down. But I found that if I didn’t have a reciter that I really kind of, you know, clicked with or vibed with, then I didn’t want to hear it. And sometimes if the audio was really bad, it would actually hurt my ears. This has nothing to do with the message of the Quran and the actual words that are being decided. It’s just the voice of the reciter. So what I’ve done is search for reciters that I like and here’s the interesting part that I haven’t heard other people talk about. I look at what mood I’m in, and then I match a reciter to my mood so that it helps me feel better. Let me give you an example. So there are two reciters who are currently my favorite. One of them is the reciter Fatih Seferagic and the second one is the reciter

Season 2 Episode 14 Shownotes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ayatul-kursi When I find myself not being able to sleep, my mind wanders and it can lead me down a long, depressing, and anxious path. Trust me, I've been there too! But one thing that always helps calm the storm in my head is Ayatul Kursi. Simply reciting this powerful ayah or even listening to it offers solace for your soul. Listen to this week's Mini Mental episode where I explore how listening to Allah's words can put us at ease spiritually and emotionally by discussing a unique method of matching your mood to the reciter's tone. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support

Season 2 Episode 14I’m Saba Malik, and this is a Mini Mental. One of my best friends is insomnia. It’s always been with me. And it still is, but alhumdulillah I've learned to live with it and not just deal with it, but actually use it to my benefit. Having mental health challenges means that you’re going to deal with insomnia, where you have trouble falling asleep at night. I’ve given a lot of tips in previous episodes on how to, you know, deal with difficult thoughts. But one of the times that challenging thoughts really hit me is at night when I’m supposed to be sleeping. Everything just comes crashing in like a big wave. So, what I’ve learned about myself is that I’m a big “audio” person. I mean, it makes sense? I podcast, so audio stuff and listening to audiobooks, or music, or Quran really benefits me. Now it can go two ways because if I’m listening to things that are harmful (I’m not talking about haraam and halaal because that’s not what this podcast is about), things that are kind of like junk food, for my ears if I’m listening to junk music, or junk audio, it’s not gonna uplift me.On the contrary, it’s going to bring me down and it’s going to ruin my mood. So knowing that why not actively choose something that is healthy for my ears? So let me give you an example. I love listening to the Quran and it gives me peace, it makes me feel very serene, it calms me down. But I found that if I didn’t have a reciter that I really kind of, you know, clicked with or vibed with, then I didn’t want to hear it. And sometimes if the audio was really bad, it would actually hurt my ears. This has nothing to do with the message of the Quran and the actual words that are being decided. It’s just the voice of the reciter. So what I’ve done is search for reciters that I like and here’s the interesting part that I haven’t heard other people talk about. I look at what mood I’m in, and then I match a reciter to my mood so that it helps me feel better. Let me give you an example. So there are two reciters who are currently my favorite. One of them is the reciter Fatih Seferagic and the second one is the reciter

What do you do when not only you are suffering with a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues? Show notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/muslim-bipolar-mom/ About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/

What do you do when not only you are suffering with a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues? For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. We are now eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than better lives when it comes to healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and mental illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog

Season 1 Episode 2 Here's the quote in case you'd like to put it up as a reminder:  “To all those suffering from sadness or depression, know that it isn't your fault. It isn't because you're weak. It isn't because you're just not grateful enough. It isn't because you're just not religious enough. It isn't because you don't have enough faith. It isn't because God is angry with you. To all the well-meaning people who tell you this, just smile. And know deep in your heart that the tests of God come in different forms to different people. And know that, by the help of God, every test can become a tool to get closer to Him. And that, verily, with hardship come ease–and like all things of this world–this too shall pass.” I hope and pray you found benefit in my words. Please consider donating to the "Mentally Fit Muslims" podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please click HERE or visit www.sabamalik.com/support Get my eBook “How to Manage Depression With Islam” on Amazon Kindle: www.amazon.com/Divine-Depression-How-Manage-Islam-ebook/dp/B01ND071F3 Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” HERE or by clicking below: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/ Check out my social accounts here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentallyfitmuslims Facebook: www.facebook.com/MentallyFitMuslims Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0IuTZIAurUbi8JZ1eRjmg?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support

What do you do when not only you are suffering with a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues?Assalamu alaikum, and welcome to the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast. I’m your host, Saba Malik. Thank you so much for joining me.And today I’m talking to a Muslim mom who has bipolar. And she also has a child who’s suffering from their own mental health issues. Inshallah, we’ll be talking about motherhood, setting boundaries in your relationships, and growing from your challenges. Stay tuned till the end, because I have two exciting announcements that I’m only sharing on my podcast and on my email list, nowhere else. So it’s a way for me to say thank you for being a loyal listener. And you can also join my email list here www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/join so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting announcements coming up for my podcast.All right, enjoy the show.Asalaamu alaikum Hayat.Hayat Omar Hubert 1:11Wa alaikum asalaam warahmatullah wa barakatuhu.Saba Malik 1:14How are you doing?Hayat Omar Hubert 1:15Oh, gosh, I have the light cannot complain every day is a beautiful day.Saba Malik 1:20Well, it’s nice to hear. That’s very nice to alhamdulillah. So, we actually met online on a zoom meeting. And I just, I think the moment you said I have bipolar, I’m like, Okay, well, we’re sisters in bipolar. So I want to talk to her and find out you know, what’s your story and just how you’ve been dealing with it. So before we start, I’m just gonna read your bio. You send me a blurb so I’m just going to tell my audience a little bit about you.Hayat Omar Hubert is a community engagement specialist with a decade of successful experience in all aspects of the event, program planning, development, and management. A strong believer in living a life of service that has no boundaries of race, creed, or religion. She works hard to take a stand for unity in the community to serve and take part in forming alliances and partnerships to maximize resources and energy. Hired regularly works in partnerships with other organizations to make a difference in her community doing services, such as cooking for the homeless, collecting hygiene kits, community cleanup, she regularly volunteers by participating in programs to empower youth. Her educational qualifications include an associate’s degree in early childhood education, a bachelor’s degree in social science, a concentration in sociology, and a master’s degree in social work. high art enjoys reading and writing poetry. Wow, Mashallah. You are pretty accomplished. Alright, so te

Season 2 Episode 13 Show notes: www.MentallyFitMuslims.org/podcast/bipolar-mom/ ----- What do you do when not only you are suffering from a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues? Assalamu alaikum, and welcome to the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast. I'm your host, Saba Malik. Thank you so much for joining me. And today I'm talking to a Muslim mom who has bipolar. And she also has a child who's suffering from their own mental health issues. Inshallah, we'll be talking about motherhood, setting boundaries in your relationships, and growing from your challenges. Stay tuned till the end, because I have two exciting announcements that I'm only sharing on my podcast and on my email list, nowhere else. So it's a way for me to say thank you for being a loyal listener. And you can also join my email list here www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/join so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting announcements coming up for my podcast. All right, enjoy the show [...keep reading the transcript here]. ----- Please consider donating to the "Mentally Fit Muslims" podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please visit https://sabamalik.com/support/ Check out my resources below: Get my eBook “How to Manage Depression With Islam” on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/8axjut5 Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” here: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/ To book a support session with me, click here: https://sabamalik.com/support-2/ Check out my social accounts here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyfitmuslims Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentallyFitMuslims YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5bbbtwmd Twitter: https://twitter.com/fitmuslims TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentally.fit.muslims --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support

What do you do when not only you are suffering with a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues?Assalamu alaikum, and welcome to the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast. I’m your host, Saba Malik. Thank you so much for joining me.And today I’m talking to a Muslim mom who has bipolar. And she also has a child who’s suffering from their own mental health issues. Inshallah, we’ll be talking about motherhood, setting boundaries in your relationships, and growing from your challenges. Stay tuned till the end, because I have two exciting announcements that I’m only sharing on my podcast and on my email list, nowhere else. So it’s a way for me to say thank you for being a loyal listener. And you can also join my email list here www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/join so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting announcements coming up for my podcast.All right, enjoy the show.Asalaamu alaikum Hayat.Hayat Omar Hubert 1:11Wa alaikum asalaam warahmatullah wa barakatuhu.Saba Malik 1:14How are you doing?Hayat Omar Hubert 1:15Oh, gosh, I have the light cannot complain every day is a beautiful day.Saba Malik 1:20Well, it’s nice to hear. That’s very nice to alhamdulillah. So, we actually met online on a zoom meeting. And I just, I think the moment you said I have bipolar, I’m like, Okay, well, we’re sisters in bipolar. So I want to talk to her and find out you know, what’s your story and just how you’ve been dealing with it. So before we start, I’m just gonna read your bio. You send me a blurb so I’m just going to tell my audience a little bit about you.Hayat Omar Hubert is a community engagement specialist with a decade of successful experience in all aspects of the event, program planning, development, and management. A strong believer in living a life of service that has no boundaries of race, creed, or religion. She works hard to take a stand for unity in the community to serve and take part in forming alliances and partnerships to maximize resources and energy. Hired regularly works in partnerships with other organizations to make a difference in her community doing services, such as cooking for the homeless, collecting hygiene kits, community cleanup, she regularly volunteers by participating in programs to empower youth. Her educational qualifications include an associate’s degree in early childhood education, a bachelor’s degree in social science, a concentration in sociology, and a master’s degree in social work. high art enjoys reading and writing poetry. Wow, Mashallah. You are pretty accomplished. Alright, so te

“The powerful man is not the one who can wrestle but the powerful man is the one who can control himself at the time of anger.” Using that definition, which is a hadith by the Prophet sallAllahu alayhi wa alayhi wasalaam, how many of us can honestly say that, “Yes, I am powerful.” For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. We are now eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than better lives when it comes to healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and mental illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog

I’m Saba Malik, and this is a Mini Mental. “The powerful man is not the one who can wrestle but the powerful man is the one who can control himself at the time of anger.” Using that definition, which is a hadith by the Prophet sallAllahu alayhi wa alayhi wasalaam, how many of us can honestly say that, “Yes, I am powerful.” I don’t know about you but I can’t say that all the time. There are so many instances anger gets, the better of me. There’s so many instances where I have such a tough time with anger. Now I’ve learned to see anger as a teachable moment, not as a friend, and not even as an enemy. It’s just another emotion, like depression or sadness or happiness or joy. It’s just there as part of the my human experience. So the du’a that I use for anger is, “Audhu billahi minashaitanir rajeem,” which means, “I seek refuge with Allah from the accursed devil.” I realized that even though I know the meaning of “audhu billahi minashaitanir rajeem,” I didn’t connect with it. And I didn’t really internalize it when I would say it. And I had a teacher who told me what audhu billahreally means. Imagine it’s raining, and you don’t have an umbrella, and it just starts pouring all of a sudden. And then from the corner of your eye, you see a bus shelter. So you just run towards it. And then you go inside it and you take shelter. That is what audhu billah is. When you say that you are running to Allah for help. Now saying that when you’re angry, is so powerful. Why? Because I know that even though I’m in charge, sometimes when I’m angry, I feel like I’m not in charge. I feel like all of a sudden this wave of emotion, this rain the storm pours in, and I have no clue what’s going on everything that was around me. I can’t see it anymore. There’s a huge storm, it’s pouring everywhere. And when I say audhu billah, I know Allah has got me. I’m gonna seek shelter with Him, and then everything’s gonna be fine. Now, what does that mean? “Everything’s gonna be fine.” That’s where my work that’s where your work comes in. That means when you’re saying out the Billahi min, Ash shaytani r rajim. It is not a passive act, it is active. That means that discovering what is anger? How does anger show or manifest itself in my body? What happens when I feel angry? How do my fists feel? Do I clench my teeth? Do I grind my teeth? Do I clench? Do I clench my fist? Do I grind my teeth? How’s my heart read? What do I feel in my stomach? How do

Season 2 Episode 12 Mini Mental Show Notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/anger-dua/ ----- “The powerful man is not the one who can wrestle but the powerful man is the one who can control himself at the time of anger.” Using that definition, which is a hadith by the Prophet sallAllahu alayhi wa alayhi wasalaam, how many of us can honestly say that “Yes, I am powerful.” I don't know about you but I can't say that all the time. There are so many instances anger gets, the better of me. There are so many instances where I have such a tough time with anger. Now I've learned to see anger as a teachable moment, not as a friend, and not even as an enemy. It's just another emotion, like depression or sadness or happiness or joy. It's just there as part of my human experience. So the du'a that I use for anger is [...keep reading the transcript here] ----- Join my email list by clicking here: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/join Please consider donating to the "Mentally Fit Muslims" podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please visit https://sabamalik.com/support/ Check out my resources below: Get my eBook “How to Manage Depression With Islam” on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/8axjut5 Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” here: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/ To book a support session with me, click here: https://sabamalik.com/support-2/ Check out my social accounts here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyfitmuslims Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentallyFitMuslims YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5bbbtwmd Twitter: https://twitter.com/fitmuslims TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentally.fit.muslims --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support

I’m Saba Malik, and this is a Mini Mental. “The powerful man is not the one who can wrestle but the powerful man is the one who can control himself at the time of anger.” Using that definition, which is a hadith by the Prophet sallAllahu alayhi wa alayhi wasalaam, how many of us can honestly say that, “Yes, I am powerful.” I don’t know about you but I can’t say that all the time. There are so many instances anger gets, the better of me. There’s so many instances where I have such a tough time with anger. Now I’ve learned to see anger as a teachable moment, not as a friend, and not even as an enemy. It’s just another emotion, like depression or sadness or happiness or joy. It’s just there as part of the my human experience. So the du’a that I use for anger is, “Audhu billahi minashaitanir rajeem,” which means, “I seek refuge with Allah from the accursed devil.” I realized that even though I know the meaning of “audhu billahi minashaitanir rajeem,” I didn’t connect with it. And I didn’t really internalize it when I would say it. And I had a teacher who told me what audhu billahreally means. Imagine it’s raining, and you don’t have an umbrella, and it just starts pouring all of a sudden. And then from the corner of your eye, you see a bus shelter. So you just run towards it. And then you go inside it and you take shelter. That is what audhu billah is. When you say that you are running to Allah for help. Now saying that when you’re angry, is so powerful. Why? Because I know that even though I’m in charge, sometimes when I’m angry, I feel like I’m not in charge. I feel like all of a sudden this wave of emotion, this rain the storm pours in, and I have no clue what’s going on everything that was around me. I can’t see it anymore. There’s a huge storm, it’s pouring everywhere. And when I say audhu billah, I know Allah has got me. I’m gonna seek shelter with Him, and then everything’s gonna be fine. Now, what does that mean? “Everything’s gonna be fine.” That’s where my work that’s where your work comes in. That means when you’re saying out the Billahi min, Ash shaytani r rajim. It is not a passive act, it is active. That means that discovering what is anger? How does anger show or manifest itself in my body? What happens when I feel angry? How do my fists feel? Do I clench my teeth? Do I grind my teeth? Do I clench? Do I clench my fist? Do I grind my teeth? How’s my heart read? What do I feel in my stomach? How do

I recently found out that an old friend of mine actually tried to commit suicide because she had postpartum depression. But it was Allah’s mercy that saved her. Stay tuned to listen to her amazing story. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. We are now eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than better lives when it comes to healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and mental illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog

Season 2 Episode 11 I recently found out that an old friend of mine actually tried to commit suicide because she had postpartum depression. But it was Allah’s mercy that saved her. Stay tuned to listen to her amazing story. Assalamu Alaikum and welcome to the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast. I’m your host, Saba Malik. Today I’m talking to a friend of mine Afifa about postpartum depression, and how ultimately Allah is the one who’s in charge and who can really help us. Remember to visit my podcast website www.MentallyFitMuslims.org and you can sign up for my email list there. So anytime I post a new episode, you get an update. Alright, let’s get started. Host: Asalaamu alaikum Afifa! How are you doing? Afifa: I’m doing well. How are you? Host: Alhumdulillah. It’s my first I think, a friend, a person that I know from my past from a long time ago that I’m having on. So it’s, it’s new and it feels a little bit different also. Let’s see what happens. Yes. So I did a fundraiser, I think like a month ago. And during that, I found out that you had postpartum depression. Yeah. So what can you tell us? Where do you want to start? I know, let’s just jump in. Afifa: Yeah, let’s just jump in. Sure. So this happened with me at my with my second girl [click the player above to listen to the full episode]. Please consider donating to the “Mentally Fit Muslims” podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please visit https://tinyurl.com/56kbsc7m Check out my resources below: Get my eBook “How to Manage Depression With Islam” on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/8axjut5 Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” here: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/ To book a support session with me, click here: https://sabamalik.com/support-2/ Check out my social accounts here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentallyfitmuslims Facebook: www.facebook.com/MentallyFitMuslims YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5bbbtwmd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentally.fit.muslims?lang=en — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support

Season 2 Episode 11 Show Notes: www.MentallyFitMuslims.org/podcast/postpartum-depression Please consider donating to the "Mentally Fit Muslims" podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please visit https://sabamalik.com/support/ Check out my resources below: Get my eBook “How to Manage Depression With Islam” on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/8axjut5 Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” here: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/ To book a support session with me, click here: https://sabamalik.com/support-2/ Check out my social accounts here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyfitmuslims Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentallyFitMuslims YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5bbbtwmd Twitter: https://twitter.com/fitmuslims TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentally.fit.muslims --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support

Season 2 Episode 11 I recently found out that an old friend of mine actually tried to commit suicide because she had postpartum depression. But it was Allah’s mercy that saved her. Stay tuned to listen to her amazing story. Assalamu Alaikum and welcome to the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast. I’m your host, Saba Malik. Today I’m talking to a friend of mine Afifa about postpartum depression, and how ultimately Allah is the one who’s in charge and who can really help us. Remember to visit my podcast website www.MentallyFitMuslims.org and you can sign up for my email list there. So anytime I post a new episode, you get an update. Alright, let’s get started. Host: Asalaamu alaikum Afifa! How are you doing? Afifa: I’m doing well. How are you? Host: Alhumdulillah. It’s my first I think, a friend, a person that I know from my past from a long time ago that I’m having on. So it’s, it’s new and it feels a little bit different also. Let’s see what happens. Yes. So I did a fundraiser, I think like a month ago. And during that, I found out that you had postpartum depression. Yeah. So what can you tell us? Where do you want to start? I know, let’s just jump in. Afifa: Yeah, let’s just jump in. Sure. So this happened with me at my with my second girl [click the player above to listen to the full episode]. Please consider donating to the “Mentally Fit Muslims” podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please visit https://tinyurl.com/56kbsc7m Check out my resources below: Get my eBook “How to Manage Depression With Islam” on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/8axjut5 Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” here: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/ To book a support session with me, click here: https://sabamalik.com/support-2/ Check out my social accounts here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentallyfitmuslims Facebook: www.facebook.com/MentallyFitMuslims YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5bbbtwmd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentally.fit.muslims?lang=en — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support

Ramadan, Mubarak. It is not going to be a normal Ramadan. And I actually got really emotional on the second day, just thinking about how it’s gonna be a lonely one. And even though there’s a lot of virtual events, it’s just not the same. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen to our podcast episodes. We are now eligible to receive grants and donations from individuals all across the world who want nothing more than better lives when it comes to healing themselves. It's only through coming together as one can we raise awareness and stamp out stigma related to mental health and mental illness. What do we need next? Your help! Your contribution will inshaAllah ensure that we can continue to bring fresh content about mental wellness and advocate for those suffering in silence. Your support goes a long way because it helps us sustain this podcast by hiring staff and investing in better equipment to produce quality and well-researched content. Become a sustainer today by visiting MentallyFitMuslims.org/Sustain ----- Do you have a mental health challenge? You're not alone. Millions of Muslims around the world suffer from mental illness, and many don't know where to turn for help. Mentally Fit Muslims are here to change that by providing spiritual support and guidance on how to live with your condition. It offers an alternative perspective on what it means to be mentally ill in Islam, one that's empowering instead of stigmatizing. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/ Check out our eBooks: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/ebooks Read our blog: https://www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/blog

Season 2 Episode 10 www.MentallyFitMuslims.org Article refered to in the episode: https://sabamalik.com/behind-the-scenes-of-a-bipolar-muslims-strange-ramadan/ Du’a in Arabic: يا حي يا قيوم برحمتك أستغيث ، أصلح لي شأني كله ، ولا تكلني إلى نفسي طرفة عين Transliteration: Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoom bi Rahmatika astagheeth, aslih lee sha'nee kullahu, wa laa takilni ilaa nafsi tarfata ‘aynin. Translation: “O The Ever-Living The Sustainer, I seek assistance through your mercy, rectify all of my affairs, and don't entrust me to myself even for a blink of an eye [Haakim].” Please consider donating to the “Mentally Fit Muslims” podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please visit https://tinyurl.com/56kbsc7m Check out my resources below: Get my eBook “How to Manage Depression With Islam” on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/8axjut5 Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” here: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/ To book a support session with me, click here: https://sabamalik.com/support-2/ Check out my social accounts here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentallyfitmuslims Facebook: www.facebook.com/MentallyFitMuslims YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5bbbtwmd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentally.fit.muslims — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support

Ramadan, Mubarak. It is not going to be a normal Ramadan. And I actually got really emotional on the second day, just thinking about how it’s gonna be a lonely one. And even though there’s a lot of virtual events, it’s just not the same. When you don’t have any iftaars and you know, taraweeh at the mosque, it’s just, it’s tough. And it’s okay to say that. We don’t have to pretend that, “Oh, it’s fine, it’s fine,” because it’s not. And if you’re interested in how mental health affects your ability to fast, or particularly mine, and my experience with it, I’ll link an article that I wrote last year, (click HERE to read it) and that I actually had to reread myself because each year, I think, “Oh, I can fast.” And when I do, and I try, I end up getting manic. So that went on for a couple of years. And it felt like I just wasn’t getting the lesson. So I wrote an article about it. It’s titled “Behind the Scenes of a Muslim Bipolar’s Ramadan.” Feel free to go and read it, and maybe it’ll offer you some insight as well. So this week’s mini mental is a dua hack for stress. يا حي يا قيوم برحمتك أستغيث ، أصلح لي شأني كله ، ولا تكلني إلى نفسي طرفة عين[Haakim] “Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoom bi Rahmatika astagheeth, aslih lee sha'nee kullahu, wa laa takilni ilaa nafsi tarfata ‘aynin.”“Oh The Ever-Living One, The Eternal One, by Your mercy, I call on you to set right all my affairs. And do not leave me in charge of my soul, even for the blinking of an eye.” I don’t know about you. But that dua calms me down so much, especially when I’m so stressed out and I feel like I’m losing it all, even though I like to think that I’ve got this, and I can handle it and I can control it. But slowly, slowly, I feel like the situation is slipping away, like sand through my fingers. So saying this dua really makes me feel like, Okay, I’m throwing my hands up in the air, but not in a kind of a passive way where I’m giving up control. But rather, I’m turning to Allah, Who is actually in control of all my affairs. And if you don’t believe that, there’s a Higher Power, who is actually in control, who has all the wisdom…well just look at where we are: in a pandemic that you and I did not see coming. None of us could have imagined that our life would change like this. Like yesterday, finally, the library opened. And I went there after one year and one month. And I think that was the hardest thing for me during the pandemic, not being able to go to the library and to the mosque because those are my two havens. Those are my two spots where I feel like I can just relax and connect with my soul. We live in a society where we think that “I got this, and I’m in control. And if I want to change something, all I have to do is just have the right mindset, and everything will be fine”. While that doesn’t always work. And I realized that actually “I don’t got this.” I don’t have all the control. And instead, it’s actually Allah who’s got me Allah is the ultimate One who has the ultimate power. He’s the One who’s Ever-Living, and He’s the Eternal One. My problems are not going to be here forever. They are not eternal. Allah is. And turning to Him is so reassuring for me. Now, it’s hard to submit in a society where we’re all about personal power and individualism. But think about it, we already submit to so many things, yet we don̵

Season 2 Episode 10 www.MentallyFitMuslims.org Article refered to in the episode: https://sabamalik.com/behind-the-scenes-of-a-bipolar-muslims-strange-ramadan/ Du'a in Arabic: يا حي يا قيوم برحمتك أستغيث ، أصلح لي شأني كله ، ولا تكلني إلى نفسي طرفة عين Transliteration: Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoom bi Rahmatika astagheeth, aslih lee sha'nee kullahu, wa laa takilni ilaa nafsi tarfata ‘aynin. Translation: "O The Ever-Living The Sustainer, I seek assistance through your mercy, rectify all of my affairs, and don't entrust me to myself even for a blink of an eye [Haakim]." Please consider donating to the "Mentally Fit Muslims" podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please visit https://tinyurl.com/56kbsc7m Check out my resources below: Get my eBook “How to Manage Depression With Islam” on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/8axjut5 Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” here: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/   To book a support session with me, click here: https://sabamalik.com/support-2/ Check out my social accounts here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentallyfitmuslims  Facebook: www.facebook.com/MentallyFitMuslims   YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5bbbtwmd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentally.fit.muslims --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support