Have you ever stopped to listen to the thoughts in your head? Most of us have not. We go about our day thinking about school, family, friends, and a bunch of other stuff. But, what if I told you that just being aware of your thoughts could change your whole life? Sounds simple right? And […]
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Everyone has stress. Many people experience guilt, sadness, or confusion, all of which can cloud someone’s mind. Thankfully, Islam provides the tools for healing. One incredibly effective tool is Istighfaar, which is seeking forgiveness from Allah. Istighfaar is not just simply saying words; it is more complex than that. It involves practice as well. Istighfaar
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Everyone has dreams. Some dreams are pleasurable. Other dreams are frightening. Many dreams can be just odd or disturbing. But the big question remains – why do we dream? Scientists, philosophers, and historians have wondered about the role of dreams for centuries. They have yet to fully answer the question, but there are many reasonable
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What is Free Will? Free will means we can choose our will. It means we have control over what we think, say, and do. For example, when we choose our lunch or decide whether or not to be nice or rude to someone, we believe this is our choice to make, not a choice we
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The soul normally shapes us from within. It is what makes our body come to life and gives us animation. It is the core of thoughts, feelings and identity. While we can feel and see our body, we cannot touch the soul. Nevertheless, many think the soul is what makes us who we are, as
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Have you ever wondered, “What if I made the other choice?” or “What if I had learned something different, befriended others differently, or had a different career?” These are questions we all have. Hence, they cause us to question the life we are in and the lives we might be leading. This is where parallel
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Have you ever felt a weight on your personal or professional development? Maybe you’ve been holding onto a memory, a friendship that has since dissolved, or a magnum opus that never came to fruition. These things aren’t physical weights but can feel like one. Just as gravity tends to pull us down, our thoughts and
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A universal pursuit for humans is happiness. Think about it, from morning till night, most of what we do is rooted in happiness. We work to earn money in order to live comfortably and support our families. Also, we invest time into building relationships with family and friends. We chase dreams and develop ambitions –
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In the contemporary world, the human sciences of psychology, sociology, and anthropology attempt to understand humanity to find out who we are. Human sciences incorporate a breadth of elements – the mind, social relationships, culture, and emotions. Ultimately, human sciences are empirically based on observation and research, whilst Qur’an is based upon divine revelation, yet
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What is OCD? A Psychological Overview OCD is a long-standing mental disorder of the long-standing affecting millions of people globally. Once experienced it may include continuous, intrusive thoughts (obsessions), and repeat for hours and days or a lifetime, producing compulsions that can interfere with daily functioning and emotional well-being. However, advancements in psychological research and
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