4/25/25
When You Just Don’t Feel Like It: Lack of Motivation & Drive
By Dr. Rafay
As April arrives, instead of feeling renewed, some remain in winter’s grasp—curled up in comfort, stuck in old routines, while the world outside urges growth, change, and a fresh start.
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4/16/25
Psychological Themes in Classical Islamic Literature: A Primary Source Reader
Editors: Hooman Keshavarzi, Khalid Elzamzamy, Bilal Ali Ansari, and Aamir Azhar Zaidi
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4/11/25
Spring Cleaning: Clearing Mental Clutter & Managing Anxiety
Wendy Ayala
Now imagine a garden overrun with weeds, littered with debris, and swarming with pests. If left unattended, it becomes chaotic and burdensome.
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3/23/25
When Ramadan Feels Heavy: Navigating Emotional Challenges During the Holy Month
Sumayyah Rawashdeh
The emotional pain that emerges during Ramadan is actually a form of grief. We usually associate grief with death, but grief often comes with any type of loss.
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3/12/25
How to Show Love and Support to Your Spouse During Ramadan
Dr. Sarah Syed
While relationships with community members and family grow stronger, many couples unintentionally neglect nurturing their companionship as spouses during this sacred month.
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3/7/25
Ramadan as a Time of Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations
Sabreen Azhar, Psychotherapist, LMFT
Self-compassion is not a modern psychological construct, but a deeply spiritual practice embedded in Islamic teachings.
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