Wellness In Islam with Dr. Brooks

The forms of worship in which people engage in their journey to Allaah are of two kinds: one form is approved by Allaah and His Messenger and the other form is not. Those that Allaah and His Messenger approve of are things such as salah, fasting, reading the Qur'an, praying in the night, giving charity, etc. Let's return to our spiritual practices and leave off what is not from the deen.

As salaamu alaikum (may peace be upon you)! It has been a long ten months since I uploaded an episode. Find out what's been going on and what's happening, insha Allaah, from here!

Recently, while reading and reflecting over Surah Al-'Imran, Allaah allowed me to connect with those ayat detailing the Battle of ‘Uhud and the actions of the Muslims. While our battles may look differently than theirs, we should be able to see the similarities and learn the lessons. Update 06/24/2023: Subhan Allaah! I realized that I mislabeled this episode originally. It was labeled referencing The Battle of Badr instead of The Battle of Uhud! My apologies! I have made the change in the title! Truly Allaah alone is Perfect and without mistakes!

We’re discussing what is meant by the term “boundaries,” where boundaries come from, and as Muslims, how we can benefit from boundaries in our own lives as well as in our dawah to others.

Let's check-in with ourselves and make sure that we're working towards our goals for this month. If not, there's still plenty of time!

And...we're back! After a much-needed period of rest, Wellness in Islam is back with a fresh outlook and approach right in time for Ramadan! May Allaah allow each of us to witness the month of Ramadan, to worship Him seeking His pleasure, and to exit it better than when we entered it! Ameen!

Mindsets play a huge part in our lives and our well-being! As Muslims, our faith and religion shapes and molds our thoughts, opinions, and views - creating what could be referred to as the Muslim Mindset. How does it compare to some of the more popular mindsets of today?  Let's discuss!

All intoxicants have been made impermissible for the Muslim. While there may be some "benefit" to consuming wine, its harm outweighs any benefit. There is never a need for it or a good time to drink it! Allaah knows best!

"Healing" in some form or another is very much a part of our lives.  All praise is due to Allaah who has not left us to ourselves in any aspect of our lives!  Allaah says in the Qur'an (what means): "O humanity!  Indeed, there has come to you a warning from your Lord, a cure for what is in the hearts, a guide, and a mercy for the believers." (Surah Yunus, ayah 57) As Muslims, we must never forget that the cure is with Allaah.  If true healing is what we seek, then our approach must be in alignment with Allaah's guidance and the sunnah (way) of our Prophet Muhammad (may Allaah's peace and blessings be upon him)! 

Float therapy is a type of therapy that is done in a sensory deprivation tank or "pod." The pod or suite is usually dark, soundproof, and filled with saltwater. The warm saltwater offers relaxation and relief to tired, aching joints and muscles while the quiet environment offers a perfect opportunity to hear your own thoughts  or remember (dhikr) Allaah without any interruption!!! In this episode, we'll discuss Float Therapy in a little more detail as well as chat about the importance of attaching ourselves to the Qur'an and Sunnah.