Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
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.
❤️🩹 Support holistic healing for the hearts of our community this Ramadan by donating to Maristan: tinyurl.com/Maristan2024
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.
❤️🩹 Support holistic healing for the hearts of our community this Ramadan by donating to Maristan: tinyurl.com/Maristan2024






![International Mens Day Nov 19 2025 Post
Its #internationalmensday! Check out what Maristan has to say on Mens Mental Health in terms of:
- Stigma of seeking help in men
- Understanding mens mental health challenges
- What you can do if youre struggling
🫂💙 Remember, you are not alone. Are you or someone you know struggling?
📞 Naseeha Mental Health (USA, CAN): Call 1 (866) 627-3342 | Muslim helpline | Available 24/7 in English, see website for specific language and gender availability www.naseeha.org
📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (USA):
Call or text 988, live chat on website | Services available in English, Spanish and for Deaf/HoH
* Both hotlines are free and confidential, available 24/7.
- See more on Peer Minds Mentors, a culturally rooted mental health support for MENA & South Asian youth: https://www.instagram.com/peermindsmentors/
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Groups:
https://www.nami.org/findsupport/
* Click your state on the map, then click “all upcoming events” on the right under “All Programs in [YOUR STATE]”
See here for more resources and info on our California clinic: https://linktr.ee/Maristan
#maristan #islamicpsychology #psychoeducation #InternationalMensDay2025 #menshealth #breakthestigma #NAMI #AADA
Sources:
American Association of Depression and Anxiety. (n.d.). Men’s Mental Health. https://adaa.org/find-help/by-demographics/mens-mental-health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). (2025b, July 7). Men’s Health Month. https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mens-health-month/ International Mens Day Nov 19 2025 Post](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lyEQ9Vv1bJM/mqdefault.jpg)



