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Perfectionism vs Ihsan
Striving for perfection often leads to disappointment — but Ihsan, excellence done for the sake of Allah, offers a more freeing path. Here's why the distinction matters.
The Intention That Outlives You
A question posed to a Christian, an atheist, and a monk — and it led straight to faith. Why do you do what you do? And with what intention?
September
Something is different in the air. The temperatures are cooler, the days shorter — and as autumn creeps in, it's worth remembering that we, too, are part of nature's rhythm.
Attachment Styles and Your Relationship with Allah
We often think our struggles with faith are purely spiritual. But what if part of it is psychological — rooted in the emotional blueprint formed in your earliest years?
That feeling in the gut
The racing heart. The knots in your stomach. When anxiety stops us from speaking our truth — here's what's happening, and how to find your way through it.
"I don't want to talk about it"
Something bad happened and I didn't cry. I survived. And I didn't show weakness. But "I don't want to talk about it" was the phrase that shaped everything that came after — for me and for men everywhere.
The first counselling session
Not knowing what to expect can be its own source of anxiety. Here's an honest account of what happens in that first session — and why it matters.
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