EP 4 | First Aid Kit: How do you Treat the Soul? | Maristan Ramadan 2024 Series
When it comes to physical injuries, we are quick to reach for a first aid kit. But what about when we're emotionally hurt? Al-Balkhi reminds us that just as we can't predict physical injuries, we can't always avoid psychological symptoms and challenges.
Shaykh Tariq Musleh explores al-Balkhi’s two modes of treatment: internal and external. Internally, we can reframe our thoughts to be more positive. Externally, seeking advice and counseling can help guide us to calm our troubled souls.
This approach mirrors how we treat physical ailments, emphasizing the importance of holistic self-care. By being prepared and proactive, we can safeguard our mental and physical well-being. So, what's in your emotional first aid kit?
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"A Journey Inward: Understanding the Needs of Your Soul"
This Ramadan, Maristan will draw on “Sustenance of the Soul” by Abu Zayd al-Balkhi, a renowned Persian Muslim scholar, to explore emotional resilience and holistic well-being. Each episode will cover chapters addressing various topics, including the link between the body and soul; managing emotions like sadness, fear, anger, and obsession; and practical strategies for coping. Insights from the Quran and ahadeeth will offer valuable guidance for addressing personal and community mental health challenges amid life’s trials and tribulations.
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Immense respect from Pakistan!
I think the main point is cbt and get therapy, maybe it'll be helpful to demonstrate how we can do the islamic version if cbt ourselves
Some extra prayer (salah), other than what’s obligatory, can be kept in our first aid kit when something unpleasant befalls us, to seek Allah’s help which will lessen the burden. In extreme hardship one can turn to tahajjud to calm the soul. It’s an effective way to ease the pain.