EP 12: Al-Balkhi’s Mental Maneuvers for Sadness and Depression | Maristan Ramadan 2024 Series

In the last video, we discussed Al Balkhi's characterization of sadness and depression. Al Balkhi offers a range of mental maneuvers to strengthen our resolve in experiences that cause sadness and put our souls at risk of depression. He emphasizes the practice of disciplined endurance until it becomes a second nature to a person. In this video, Shaykh Tariq Musleh analyzes his advice and teachings from the Quran and ahadeeth to urge viewers to train themselves to cultivate patience and resilience in the face of adversity.
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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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