Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Anxiety is one of the most common struggles in modern life, but the Islamic tradition offers profound tools for managing it—Tafakkur (contemplation) and Dhikr (remembrance of Allah). Dr. Malik Badri highlights that Islamic contemplation isn’t just a cognitive exercise—it is a holistic practice that engages the heart, soul, and mind, directly impacting emotional well-being.
But how exactly does it help reduce anxiety? To truly understand its effects, we turn to Ibn al-Qayyim’s framework for emotional balance.
In this episode, Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith explores renowned scholar Ibn al-Qayyim's metaphor of the bird and how we can embody it to cultivate a healthier relationship with our emotions and strengthen our connection with Allah.
🔔 Don't miss out—turn on YouTube notifications and follow us on Spotify to follow along with this series.
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Inspired by Malik Badri’s 'Contemplation: An Islamic Psychospiritual Study,' this series delves into the art of contemplation, uncovering the essence of tafakkur, how to practice it, and its invaluable impact on our mental health, spiritual lives, and overall well being. Join Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad and Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith as we explore the power of introspection, faith, and mental well-being. Subscribe for more discussions on Islamic philosophy and spirituality.
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❤️🩹 This Ramadan, support Maristan’s mission to provide culturally and spiritually aligned mental health care. Donate today at maristan.org.
#Tafakkur #IslamicReflection #DrRaniaAwaad #ShaykhMikaeelAhmedSmith #SignsOfAllah #IslamicStudies #SpiritualGrowth
Anxiety is one of the most common struggles in modern life, but the Islamic tradition offers profound tools for managing it—Tafakkur (contemplation) and Dhikr (remembrance of Allah). Dr. Malik Badri highlights that Islamic contemplation isn’t just a cognitive exercise—it is a holistic practice that engages the heart, soul, and mind, directly impacting emotional well-being.
But how exactly does it help reduce anxiety? To truly understand its effects, we turn to Ibn al-Qayyim’s framework for emotional balance.
In this episode, Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith explores renowned scholar Ibn al-Qayyim's metaphor of the bird and how we can embody it to cultivate a healthier relationship with our emotions and strengthen our connection with Allah.
🔔 Don't miss out—turn on YouTube notifications and follow us on Spotify to follow along with this series.
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Inspired by Malik Badri’s 'Contemplation: An Islamic Psychospiritual Study,' this series delves into the art of contemplation, uncovering the essence of tafakkur, how to practice it, and its invaluable impact on our mental health, spiritual lives, and overall well being. Join Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad and Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith as we explore the power of introspection, faith, and mental well-being. Subscribe for more discussions on Islamic philosophy and spirituality.
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❤️🩹 This Ramadan, support Maristan’s mission to provide culturally and spiritually aligned mental health care. Donate today at maristan.org.
#Tafakkur #IslamicReflection #DrRaniaAwaad #ShaykhMikaeelAhmedSmith #SignsOfAllah #IslamicStudies #SpiritualGrowth
