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  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

20 Questions

I am struggling with my mental health. How can I purify my soul and mind and get rid of my obsessive overthinking and bad mental health?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The key of the peace of mind is remembering Allah in the proper way. As we read in Quran "Surely only by remembering Allah hearts gain peace" Surat no. 13 Verse no. 28. All mental problems can be tackled and cured by sincere remembering of Allah. It is recommended to recite Athaan (Azaan) at home or wherever you are on every time of Salah. Reciting Athaan has got benefits for mental health. Reciting Quran and Du'a or listening to their recitation helps a lot in gaining peace of mind. A great source of Du'a is Al Sahifa Al Sajjadiya and other supplications narrated by the Holy Prophet and Ahlulbayt. Glorifying Allah during the day and night especially before sunset and before sunrise has got great benefits as we read in the hadith that it is recommended to repeat Subhanallah WalHamdulilah Wa La Ilaaha Ila Allah Wa Allahu Akbar 10 times before sunrise and before sunset. It is also recommended to perform Wudhu before going to bed so that your sleep will be peaceful and you will get the reward of worshiping Allah for the whole night. You should seek the prayers and blessings of your parents as their prayers in your favor are very important and more likely to be accepted by Allah as long as you keep serving them and making them happy with you, even if they are not alive you should visit their grave and pray to Allah near their grave.

Wassalam.
How can I overcome the anxiety and distress caused by the Waswas, whispers and doubts from Shaytan, that have been affecting me lately?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Waswas is from Shaitan and no way to get rid of it but to drive Shaitan away. You need to focus on the fact that it is from your worst enemy (Shaitan) and seek help from Allah, The Most Exalted, to protect you from Shaitan.
Repeating Estighfaar, and Salawaat and LA HAWLA WALA QOWWATA ILLA BILLAH  can be very helpful.

'Wassalam.
I try to concentrate during Wudu and prayers but my mind often wanders. Does thinking about unrelated things invalidate them?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Proper Wudhu is valid no matter what you think about during performing it, though it is recommended to recite Sura Al-Qadr during performing Wudhu as well as special supplications of Wudhu which are mentioned in our books of jurisprudence.

'Prayers need to keep your heart in your Prayer and not out of it. Prayer is valid even if you think about unrelated things, but the reward of the Prayer is more when your heart is in the Prayer. Allah Says in Quran: They have won indeed, the believers who are dedicated in the Prayers. (Sura Al-Mominoon, verses 1 and 2)

Wassalam.
I have a psychological condition called Earworm where I have a lot of musical tunes and songs playing nonstop in my mind. How can Islam guide me in dealing with this situation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Try to listen to Quran or any useful found material.

'Try to recite Quran with loud or at least clear voice.

'Try to recite Azaan on every time of Namaz.

'Try to focus on important issues and never allow Shaitan to find you as easy task to whisper on your ears.

'Repeat Salawaat and Estighfaar and LA HAWLA WALA QOWWATA ILLA BILLAH when ever you are alone.

Wassalam.