In our blog last week we talked about what it meant to be at your lowest point. Let’s talk about what to do when we’ve reached these low points in our lives. Sometimes the reason we can feel so sad and disconnected from our lives is because we aren’t connected to the one who created us. It’s important to remember Allah (swt) often. Why? We should always be grateful for what Allah (swt) has or even hasn’t given us. He knows what’s best for us even when we don’t understand it ourselves. “The ones who believe and their hearts are peaceful with the remembrance of Allah. Listen, the hearts find peace only in the remembrance of Allah” (13:28). Dhikr of the creator can help our minds and hearts to ease.

Our hearts are pure but with time and sinning, block dots start to appear on our hearts. The only way to get rid of these spots and dirt that lie on our hearts is to clean and purify it. How did the black spots get there? From sinning and doing the opposite of Allah (swt) has commanded us. The way to purify our hearts is to follow the commandments of Allah through prayer, repentance, and dhikr. “Supplication shows our reliance upon Allah. The reality of relying upon Allah is for our hearts to depend on Allah alone. This reliance manifests itself in its greatest form when we beseech Allah in supplication, seeking His help, entrusting our problems and our concerns to Him and Him alone” (The Siasat Daily). 

Sometimes our underlying emotions and trauma need to be assessed by a mental health professional. Faith Consulting offers one on one video consultations with Muslim mental health practioners and Islamic scholars. It may seem confusing on who to talk to but on Faith Consulting you can find a professional that suits your needs.

Written By Anan Helwih