Have you ever had a thought you couldn’t get out of your head?

In this episode, Dr. Rania Awaad discusses al Balkhi’s final chapter in Sustenance of the Soul, in which he describes a condition that is likely the first recount of what we know today in the DSM-5 as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD. While acknowledging the severe psychological and bodily implications this condition has on an individual, he emphasizes that one must not mistake these symptoms as untreatable for “Allah has not created a disease of the body or a disorder of the soul without creating its antidote.”

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"A Journey Inward: Understanding the Needs of Your Soul"
This Ramadan, Maristan will draw on “Sustenance of the Soul” by Abu Zayd al-Balkhi, a renowned Persian Muslim scholar, to explore emotional resilience and holistic well-being. Each episode will cover chapters addressing various topics, including the link between the body and soul; managing emotions like sadness, fear, anger, and obsession; and practical strategies for coping. Insights from the Quran and ahadeeth will offer valuable guidance for addressing personal and community mental health challenges amid life’s trials and tribulations.
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