Mental Health in Islam: The Truth No One Talks About | Belal Assaad @Tafseeroflife
Many Muslims silently suffer with anxiety, depression, OCD, and intrusive thoughts—often feeling ashamed, isolated, or blamed for lacking faith. But is this the right approach? In this powerful video, we explore mental health from an Islamic and scientific perspective, breaking stigmas and offering healing grounded in the Quran, Sunnah, and scholarly tradition.
Is mental illness real in Islam or just a “lack of Iman”?
What did classical scholars like Ibn al-Qayyim and al-Ghazali say about mental suffering?
How should Muslims understand OCD, intrusive thoughts, depression, or trauma?
Is it always jinn, evil eye, or a punishment from Allah?
How can you protect your faith and mental health together?
This episode dives deep into how mental illnesses were recognized by classical and modern Muslim scholars, and how Islamic teachings provide a compassionate and practical framework for healing. Learn the difference between discomfort in the chest and weakness in the heart, and how even Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave hope to those battling inner turmoil. Discover therapeutic wisdom from the Quran and Sunnah that blends with psychological insight for real healing.
00:00 – Introduction: The stigma around mental health
02:35 – Mental illness in classical Islamic tradition
05:58 – Is it a punishment from Allah?
08:43 – OCD, whispers, and intrusive thoughts explained
13:10 – The heart, chest, and self-blame in the Quran
17:20 – Real stories of trauma and healing
21:00 – Prophet Ibrahim’s emotional resilience
23:45 – The power of humbling yourself to heal
27:15 – How Allah promotes those who are broken
30:00 – Final words of hope for those suffering silently
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