Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 20 hours ago
At the 51st Annual ICNA-MAS Convention in Baltimore, Dr. Rania Awaad shared heartfelt reflections following the tragic events at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
During her talk, Dr. Rania spoke about grief, community healing, and the importance of faith and compassion during times of tragedy. She also reflected on the heroism, humility, and character of Br. Amin Abdullah, whose legacy deeply impacted many across the Muslim community.
We continue to keep the San Diego community and the families affected in our thoughts and prayers.
May we continue to uplift one another through sincerity, service, compassion, and collective healing.
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At the 51st Annual ICNA-MAS Convention in Baltimore, Dr. Rania Awaad shared heartfelt reflections following the tragic events at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
During her talk, Dr. Rania spoke about grief, community healing, and the importance of faith and compassion during times of tragedy. She also reflected on the heroism, humility, and character of Br. Amin Abdullah, whose legacy deeply impacted many across the Muslim community.
We continue to keep the San Diego community and the families affected in our thoughts and prayers.
May we continue to uplift one another through sincerity, service, compassion, and collective healing.
Follow Maristan:
Instagram: @maristanorg
LinkedIn: Maristan
YouTube: Maristan YouTube Channel
#ICNA #MASICNA #Maristan #MuslimMentalHealth









![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
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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)
