From Sun Tzu to the Sunnah: A Guide to Resilient, Purposeful Love
Explore how timeless strategy, spiritual insight, and psychological research come together to help couples build resilient, loving relationships rooted in purpose.
Alamafruz
Emotional Intelligence: Faith + Science
Explore how emotional intelligence connects self-awareness, spiritual refinement, and compassionate presence—drawing from Islamic tradition and modern psychology.
Motivation from an Islamic Perspective
A summary of Shafiq Falah Alawneh’s exploration of human motivation in Islam—centered on faith, free will, and the psychology of the soul.
How Does Feeling Feel to You?
A reflection on sociopathy, masking, emotional mapping, and the quiet work of making peace with difference.
Happiness or Contentment?
Explore the meaning of happiness across Western psychology, Islamic tradition, and emotional science—why contentment may be the truest form of happiness.
Loneliness in a Hyperconnected World
Sometimes what feels like a personal struggle is actually a spiritual signpost. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the feeling of loneliness—not just the occasional kind that visits in quiet moments, but the deeper ache that seems to settle in the…
Does Mendi Create Lasting Change?
Explore the features and benefits of Mendi, a neurofeedback device designed to improve focus and cognitive performance. Discover scientific studies, reputable reviews, and insights into its effectiveness.
Al Wasiyyah
The following text is advice extracted from Imam Abū Ḥanīfa’s al-Waṣiyyah to his student Yūsuf ibn Khālid al-Samṭī—not to be confused with the other Waṣiyyah to Abū Yūsuf. This is a rough translation and has not been verified by my…
Mindfulness vs. Muraqabah
Mindfulness is everywhere—from therapy rooms to meditation apps, it’s become a go-to strategy for managing stress and staying grounded. But in Islam, a deeper form of mindfulness has existed for over a millennium. It’s called muraqabah, and while it shares…
Dreaming of Plants
The seven heavens, the earth, and all those in them glorify Him. There is not a single thing that does not glorify His praises—but you ˹simply˺ cannot comprehend their glorification. He is indeed Most Forbearing, All-Forgiving. [ Quran 17:44 ]…
