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Trauma

Can You Give Charity from Your Pain?

Articles · Baṣīrah Care

A reflection on forgiveness as ṣadaqah: giving up a genuine right for Allah’s sake without denying pain, injustice or necessary boundaries.

Useful when you are carrying the pain of being wronged and considering what justice, forgiveness and healthy boundaries can each mean.

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Grief

A Gift to the Distressed

Articles · Baṣīrah Care

A reflection on finding consolation in Allah's past favours and holding firmly to His promise during times of sadness and emotional distress.

Useful when sadness feels heavy and you need to be reminded that what lies ahead is better than what has passed.

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Grief

Consoling Oneself with the Loss of the Chosen One ﷺ

Articles · Baṣīrah Care

A reflection on the passing of Rasūlullah ﷺ and how remembering the greatest loss of the Ummah can help believers find patience and consolation in their own grief.

Useful when a loss feels unbearable and you are searching for a way to hold it.

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Islamic Psychology

Psychological Themes in Classical Islamic Literature: A Primary Source Reader

External Resource · Khalil Center

An exploration of psychological themes found within the classical Islamic intellectual tradition, providing an opportunity to engage with Islamic psychology through primary sources.

For readers who want to meet the tradition's own voices on the soul rather than a summary of them.

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Islamic Psychology

Therapy for Muslims Should Understand the Muslim Worldview

Social Media Posts · Baṣīrah Care Instagram

A reflection on why therapy that ignores or contradicts Islamic beliefs can be harmful, and what to look for in a therapist grounded in the Islamic tradition.

Useful if you are looking for therapy but unsure whether it will honour your faith.

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Interactive Resource · Marriage

The Marriage Quiz

A moment to pause, reflect, and take the temperature of your marriage. Fifteen questions on intimacy, commitment and passion — scored privately in your browser.

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