Fasting & Anxiety - Abdal Hakim Murad: Ramadan Moments 2

As we navigate through the transformative journey of Ramadan, we are reminded of the inherent openness of our religion and its profound capacity to uplift and recenter us. Yet, in the midst of this age of imbalance, where anxiety and depression afflict many in modern societies, it becomes imperative for us to utilise this blessed time - notably marked by its social aspects - to extend our care towards those who find themselves isolated or marginalised within our communities.
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[@kennethmoore-cq7bj]

Excellent message.I am a recent revert engaged in this struggle living in a city with no Mosques or Islamic Centers,but still grateful for having discovered Islam.

[@hamafi1569]

How did you get in contact with Islam, brother? And I wish you good friends in life. May you also meet fellow Muslims to engage with socially.

[@islombekabdullaev4692]

Welcome dear brother🎉 May Allah make your struggles easy.

[@kennethmoore-cq7bj]

@@hamafi1569 KZbin and did my Shahada over Instagram messenger.

[@elestali64]

I feel your pain bro. I’ve struggled with the loneliness of not having a community all my life. Alhamdullah for my few Muslim friends. But then I moved to Turkey in 2013 and the loneliness is profound. Now when I go back to London to catch up with friends I feel lonely there too! Allah tests 😂 where about an are you based? They’ve got the Cambridge Crescent which is a good group for converts I hear. They’ve also got the İhsan mosque in Norwich - lots of converts there.

[@kennethmoore-cq7bj]

@@hamafi1569 Through KZbin and I did my Shahada via a telephone call.

[@mohammedbachir6909]

Sheikh Murad is the Ghazali of his time.Wisdom gets out easily of his mouth as pure water gets out of a natural source.That's Allah's favour.He awards whom he wants.

[@PenangNorthamRd.]

Positive mental health out come- release of serotonin and endorphin. Subhanallah

[@fayazshah2884]

Excellent exposition by the great Shaikh

[@DonKUFIdaSUFI]

SubhanAllah I thank Allah that we have such articulate English expressions of Islam in such nuanced and detailed eloquence. May Allah reward all who were involved in making these videos and of course, Ustadh Murad too 🤍

[@boutiquelove5391]

Love love love Shaykh!!!!! Hearing his voice and word soothes my soul and is like a beautiful warm cup of horlicks! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ohman401]

True

[@hey_airin]

Here I am, watching from Indonesia. Happy fasting in the month of Ramadan to all Muslims, may all of our fasting and worship in the holy month of Ramadan be accepted and all our past sins will be forgiven by Allah Subhanahuwata'ala. Aameen

[@wuslatseyyahi]

*Brothers and sisters please pray Allah for me (and my younger sister, too). I guess im too much sinner that i cannot pray salat even though i want to so much. I just cant get myself up. And i was thanking Allah that at least i can fast during Ramadan, and now im sick for 5 days and i cannot fast either. As if Allah doesnt accept anything from me. Please pray for me when you break your fast, please*

[@RedRoses6792]

Aameen Aameen💝🌷 Assalamu Alaykum wr wb.. Ramadhan Kareem to you and everyone 🙌🏼 🌷❣️ And here I am too👋🏼🤩 Watching sheikh Abdal Hakim Murad all the way from #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 #CapeTown 🇿🇦 Mãsha'Allah he has a eloquent way of speaking and I'm about to watch "Halal versus Tayyib" from sheikh Murad...surely will be interesting & inspirational Likewise same duas to you too.. Love and salaam✌🏼🤗 to Indonesia May Allah accept all duas. Aameen🤲🏼❣️🦋🌴😊

[@hana.xplorz_GB]

❤❤❤

[@Dardasha_Studios]

"The believer scans the Jama'ah who seems to be confused, who doesn't seem to be there before, who is not talking to anybody, who is struggling with the prayer" Beautiful reminder

[@yhshah21]

I’m 35 and I’ve fasted every Ramadan since I can remember, but this Ramadan I feel has taken an heavy toll on my mental health, I feel more sensitive than ever, I’m all of a sudden feeling more depressed than anything, when trying to convey my feelings to close ones they don’t realise what I’m trying to say… am I the only one feeling this? I’ve been praying for this to all go away.

[@hayaghazi7353]

I am literally feeling exactly this way as well.

[@reflexxx21]

Me 2, i stopped 3 days with fasting, i cannot bare it anymore especialy mentaly, i am depressed en have so much anxiety

[@asadifififaroo]

An idea which may give hope Go deeper into this anxiety and pain and allow the light of this universe, the Divine to replenish you Trust and inhabit the pain. And slowly Inshallah the darkness will dissolve

[@shazk9170]

Usually, anxiety occurs when something in your body is unregulated. It could be physical or emotional or physiological. Fasting is in a sense "depriving" your body and brain of essential nutrients The body goes into a state of anxiety because your daily input of food and fluid is perceived as not being available. This creates a form of stress in your body. Essential bodily processes slow down to compensate for the perceived deprivation, so for example, you feel tired, your energy levels drop, and your ability to focus and absorb information. It's a tough one because if your body needs to get to an equilibrium, it might mean that you don't fast, which then creates a sense of guilt. What helps me manage a similar situation is to think of the Almighty as he is, forgiving and compassion. In the end you have to make the decision to do what you need. Make sure to increase your fluid intake, ideally not caffeinatwd drinks and increase your protein input and decrease your carbohydrate intake

[@mindxcircus]

Salam to everyone in the comment struggling with some sort of anxiety and depression at this time of the year. I hope what I share can be of some help, because guess what? I am 10 weeks free of my antidepressant, after 13 years. Yes, that is a very long time and so unhealthy. And definitely not easy.. many long term side effects I am experiencing. But Ramadan could not have come at a better month! (It helps me to stay focus on what's essential) And let me share what I wished I had known then, and what helped. Two major things: 1- Your physical effort: Get your body supplemented with Magnesium Glycinate. Do your research as well or ask a pharmacist. Take them at night or once before bed, once during sahoor depending on your needs. In short, this type of Magnesium helps with your nervous system, moods and calms the mind. For me, I only see results after taking it consistently for 2 weeks. Because this isn't a drug/medication, this is a supplement that our body naturally produce and needs. Sometimes it can be low for too long, that we need to supplement it ourselves. That said, also be mindful of your gut's health. Poor stomach health affects mood too, because then you're not absorbing the nutrients or vitamins that helps with mood regulation. Get good sleep too. 2- Your spiritual effort = Strengthen your spiritual connection with Allah. Feel very sad? Cry to Allah (like really, cry.. crying is a healing process, it releases some stress chemicals too. SubhanAllah.) in your night prayers alone and then tell your heart "HasbunAllah wa nikmal wakeel" believe that, repeat that in your mother tongue so you know what you've said. And keep building that trust in what you pray for. My advice is also, when very low, don't waste the energy to explain or share your hardships with people who cannot understand you or empathise with you. It's tiring, then you feel worse. Nobody will understand what's really in your heart other than The Maker of it Himself. Without a word spoken, He knows. I feel that crying to Him and focusing on my du'a at the time, helps.. a whole lot better. I don't feel alone, and I don't feel the need to explain, I know He knows. And I leave it to His mercy. Pray for strength and patience. InshaAllah, you may feel still low but you don't succumb to losing hope, you'll find it that you always have that little strength left to always persevere. And your perspective will change... I suffered so long, from many factors and mostly due to health and the heavy middle child syndrome who sponged up a lot of things. But I know all of you, can come through, if you try this and really at the same time believe you can count on Allah to help you, while you help yourself with what is within your capacity. Exercises or taking a walk is good too. And don't forget, do one good deed especially when you feel low, give charity even if it's as small as feeding a stray animals or drop a fiver in a charity box. Take time away from people if it's too much, spend that time with your Creator instead. May Allah give you all shifa and perseverance.. Ameen. Take care everybody. Allah will not test you more than you can bear, remember 🌹

[@hana.xplorz_GB]

Ya rabb let this be th month of opening and blessing. Amin

[@user-vv3qk8yf6p]

Subhanallah beautiful reminder..

[@fh7133]

I never tire of hearing from our beloved Sheikh. May Allah swt preserve him and reward him abundantly in this world and the next.

[@jillhemmings3921]

Really enjoying these talks. Thanks so much. Learning so much about Islam and Ramadan, love what I hear. Inspiring 😊😊

[@ashwadhwani]

Wish you all a Happy month of Ramadan

[@aishaandco]

Thank you also for this beautiful sohbet. Grateful for that you so understandingly speak about psychological issues in these days. May Allah Bless you 🤲

[@MD-zf9dp]

Excellent video especially in the times we are facing. Shukr in times of Gain - Sabr in times of loss. The deen is geared to positive mental health outcomes and Sin is the opposite for our fitra and mental health.

[@patriswaseq7249]

You made my day subhanallah thankful to have such great scholar/sheikh in our ummah

[@yehyaelsawy2796]

رضي الله عنكم سيدي ❤

[@ninety85]

JazakAllah khiern ❤

[@yousefnunes4543]

Thank you Sheik Murad. I certainly needed to hear those words .Barakallahufik!

[@a.s.1951]

What a beautiful talk to uplift our spirits. Thanks, Shaykh.

[@toyyibatyussuph132]

Always a delight to listen to Shaykh ❤

[@salehmohamad347]

كتب عليكم الصيام كما كتب علي الذين من قبلكم لعلكم تـــــتــــقـــون Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become piety

[@theprojecthero4079]

Beutiful Shailkh may ALLAH reward you and us ameen

[@aliyashamsi3062]

Jizakullah khairen

[@achilgulum3822]

JazakAllah khair beloved sheikh.

[@shiadmajeed8524]

❤ from Kerala south India

[@abduyahyaakub791]

براك الله فيكم💚ماشاءالله 🤍

[@alib7489]

Always so beneficial. Jazakallah Khair

[@samke0675]

Mashallah

[@Adorable713]

This is an Incredible Man!! MashAllah ❤️

[@azizaljar]

جزاك الله خيراً.

[@naturegirl4803]

Beautiful message. Mashallah ❤

[@YEPutrie]

alhamdulillah thank you for this series, i hope someday Shaykh would read to us and explain for us the book of Imam al-Ghazali on disciplining ourselves he translated.. maybe in a series of online course with CMC 😍🤲

[@eglantinafemmininefitrah]

A’Salamu Alaykum Wr Wb. Shaykh Yahya Rhodus has a series on that topic I’ve been following. Really beautiful contemplation and analysis. InshaAllah you find it beneficial. Ramadan Mubarak May Allah Swt accept it 🤲🏻 for all of us

[@CambridgeMuslimCollege]

Have you taken a look at our Online Learning Platform? We have a Lecture Series with Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad titled "The Imam al-Ghazali Collection." Enrol here: cambridgemuslimcollege.teachable.com/p/ghazali

[@MelsedaStaro]

Amazing 🤩

[@SereneWayfarer]

JazakAllah!

[@-WalkWithMe2025]

Alhamdulillah, for another message ... :)

[@Farrukhsiyar159]

*Subhan Allah*

[@naimaiftikhar3185]

JAK for such a beautiful message ❤

[@sheikebrahimsheikismail]

Ma-Sha-Allah Sheikh. Informative, incisive & introspective ❤❤❤

[@sryelwa9827]

Subhanallah.

[@samabboud1267]

A great and beautiful message

[@pindigheb100]

Pearls of wisdom, mashaAllah

[@travelerseeker512]

الله يحفظكم يا شيخ

[@amania9254]

Mashallah ❤

[@mohdnorzaihar2632]

Fasting tells our modern brains that "greed" is real

[@nonyelmossa4407]

Plz shaikh Abdul Hakim Murad do some series about Al Gazali ulom Eldin

[@aliyashamsi3062]

Beautiful reflection. How to come to terms with facts that mental illness ( clinical anxiety/ depression ) also creation of Allah- and not just modernization ailments? Those that are absolutely grateful to Allah- may still have that clinical condition. Does mental health challenges (especially when sufferer’s have sabr as well) expunge any sins in this world and is rewarded? Asking above respectfully for better understanding of our Dean . Jizakullah

[@kingkai3862]

❤

[@tosamja117]

Bro I live in Switzerland Geneva and not once my family was invited to brake the fast by anyone. There's neither unity nor brotherhood. We think of Umah that is something that is not.

[@JaefarSABNW]

It is interesting how many traditions have a 9th month for observances and renewal. It is important to know the primitive side of things. It is important to remember that voluntary and recommended prayers are best said outside the masajid, but mosques should have eclipse and the Prayer of Pauses in Ramadan. Memorization isn't just for better ritual performance, but to structure a life when the sources are not available.

[@omarhameedi]

“Britain the first country in the world with a Ministry of loneliness; quite a shocking thing but she's pretty busy”. By Sheikh Abdul Hakim Murad

[@alminafirman5168]

🎉

[@salehmohamad347]

Ibdat has aims غايات if not achieved it is useless. Islam's almuslemeen dignity is the result of accepted Ibadat.

[@piqueny8872]

I’m struggling mentally physically this Ramadan due to poor health and toxic family members am I sinful if I can’t fast

[@sanah9635]

I can relate to you

[@jylyhughes5085]

🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲

[@salehmohamad347]

All Muslim rituals is to strengthen the believers to stand-up against the tyrants. If they do not stand-up. I is an evidence that their Ibadat are not accepted. In Al-Jamal war both sides prayed at the same time, but ALLAH said One side is Kafer, the other Moumen. Surah 2/253 Our Muslims are literally slaughtered by the biggest enemy of Muslims al-Yahood, where most of the countries Jordan Egypt gulf Turkey are aiding the Zeions In Ramadan while the are fasting

[@nur3238]

❤

[@wanaliffmh]

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