{"_id":"674b80d6590d1c166348baf9","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"What are some spiritual ways one can manage their stress and anxiety?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"What are some ways one can manage stress, anxiety and depression from an Islamic perspective?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"It is important to recognize that some conditions such as anxiety and depression may have medical causes, treatable by a physician. There is no shame in seeking medical consultation, as it is obligatory on us as Muslims to take care of our physical and mental health, as much as our spiritual health. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Allah ﷻ gives us many beautiful Quranic verses to reflect on such as:\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"“We sent down the Quran as a healing and mercy for the believers” (\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://quran.com/17/82\",\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"17:82\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"). \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"I would highly recommend setting a realistic goal to establish a routine of connection with the words of Allah ﷻ. If you do not know how to read Arabic, “The Quran Beheld” is a highly recommended translation of the Quran. Perhaps visit your local masjid and look into joining a Quran halaqa. This will also help you to build a good social support system. If that is not an option in your area, there are free resources online such as: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=68\",\"color\":\"#1155cc\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"underline\":true},\"insert\":\"https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=68\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"“Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.” (\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://quran.com/13/28\",\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"13:28\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\").  \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"In addition to regularly connecting with the Quran, utilize the time after your regular prayers to make dhikr and duaa. There is no one prescribed method, but I would reccommend starting with a routine like this:\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Astaghfirullah x3\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Ayat al-Kursi\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"SubhanAllah x33\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Alhamdulillah x33\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Allahu Akbar x33\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Supplication\"},{\"attributes\":{\"list\":\"ordered\"},\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Perhaps start doing this after one prayer, until you build your routine. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"As our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us: , \"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"\\\"What deeds are loved most by Allah?\\\" He said, \\\"The most regular constant deeds even though they may be few.\\\" He added, 'Don't take upon yourselves, except the deeds which are within your ability.” \"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"(Bukhari). \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232829","tag":"Worship: Dua","count":109},{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232823","tag":"Worship: Remembrance","count":40},{"_id":"686c05975bca77ccedff9483","tag":"Health: Mental & Emotional","count":28},{"_id":"6965274d3e4fd26d8f9b37db","tag":"Quran: Reading & Recitation","count":18}],"createdOn":"2024-11-30T21:17:10.695Z"}