I’ve been searching for answers for myself and finally got The Muslim Tribune page. I am a young unmarried lady sufering anxiety and panic attacks. It all statred when I was etermely angerly and there came the breathing problem.
Assalamu alikum warahmatu Allah wa barakato (peace be upon you)
I’ve been searching for answers for myself and finally got The Muslim Tribune page. I am a young unmarried lady sufering anxiety and panic attacks. It all statred when I was etermely angerly and there came the breathing problem. I’m on medication for almost a year now, which helps a bit. The faith I used to have is still in me, but at times I get doubtful and I don’t want to dissapoint Allah.
I know He is ever listening sometimes late in answering duas but He is by my side. I’ve always been a moderate Muslim, but now I intend to better myself hence make dua to Allah to grant me long life to do many good deed that please Him so that I die when He is pleased with me. But I have become miserable from a bubbly personalty that those who once like my company actually feel bored.
I love Allah and I believe I will be well soon. Alhamdulillah I can fast with anxiety tablets throughout the day I can survive, but when it’s magrib (sunset), I start feeling scared to pray alone or read Quran alone. Please help/ Advice.
Is it the devil trying to play mischief?
I want to rebuild my strong Imaan (Faith) in Allah.
Wassalaam,
MT visitor
Answer offered by Dr. Farooq Hassan
Ph.D. in Islamic Studies (Usul-ul-Fiqh),University of Karachi
Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies and Ethical Behavior in Humanities Department
– N.E.D. University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi.
Assalamualaikum wa rahamatu Allah wa barakato
Thank you for passing this question…
Here is a practical advice and recipe to overcome your redicament in brief and easy to grasp bullet points.
– You have to understand the cause of your anger led to this condition then learn how to manage and control it.
– If somebody has created it in your life, try to forgive him/her. Friends are by choice, so be wise in your selection.
– Family is by chance therefore, you cannot change your family members as mother, children etc. change yourself it will bring comforts in your life.
– Remember that forgiveness is an act of heart not tongue. Clean your heart from this virus by forgiveness as you delete viruses forever by scanning your personal computer.
– Share your feelings with some person you trust, but keep safe from gloomy people.
– If you don’t want to share the cause of disturbance in your life, you should write it down several times and tear out this paper.
– If you carry the burden of anger you will hurt not only other people but also yourself.
– You should continue your medication and spiritual healing and don’t lose your faith in Allah, believe that when you pray and supplicate to Allah, He listens you.
– Live in your present- the past has gone, If you feel awful don’t carry burden of past, in this situation pay social visit to change your mind.
– Remembrance of Allah by prayers, recitations of the Qur’an as well Salah on our beloved Prophet (pbuh) is the best tonics for mental peace in such situations.
– Have firm believe that Allah is your supporter and protector- you are under strong protection. You’re like in a very strong fort.
– Be positive in your feelings and trust in Allah who is the greatest of all protectors.
– Keep reminding yourself that Allah is your protector. InshAllah your fear will go away and you will regain your confidence.
If you like our advice and you want stay in touch, I will be very happy to help you to come out this situation.
May Allah help (us) you.
Wassalaam
Dr. Farooq Hassan
Posted on October 18, 2011
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