10 Stress busters for Muslims

1. Offer Salah

Salah is the ultimate source of peace. When you offer Salah, it’s actually a confession you are making that you alone can’t resolve your problems, because you are weak, fragile and easily broken. You are resting your faith on a Higher Power that’s Constant, Timeless and Divine – The Source.

Prolong your sajda (prostration). When you bow down and submit to your Ilah (one God), you are actually surrendering before the Source,this feeling of submission tears down the sickness in heart.

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2. Recite Qur’an

Qur’an is a reminder. The verses of Qur’an are miraculous. Reciting Qur’an or even listening to recitation is beneficial. It rejuvenates the bond between our soul and Allah bringing us closer and more content with Allah.

Allah says in Qur’an;

“Certainly, We have brought to them a Book (The Qur’an) which We have explained in detail with knowledge – a guidance and a mercy to people who believe”[7:52]

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3. Ponder Over!

Hardships and trials that come our way have a definite reason. We need to realize that we aren’t the only ones in this world who are inflicted with this calamity. There were people who came before us, and they were tested in similar ways or even worse ways.

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4. Reside Your Faith In The Source

Muslims need to engrave this reality check in mind that as we are not constant or everlasting. Likewise the good or bad times aren’t constant or permanent. Everything has an end. Everything dwells in this world for a time defined. So here comes the hope for you! There is also an end to the times of trials and tribulations. And with the hardships that we confront come ease. Rest your faith on Him. Indeed in His remembrance, our hearts find rest.

Allah says in The Qur’an:

“Verily, with hardship there is relief”[94:6]

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5. Recite Du’a

Whenever hard times encounter you, recite the following du’a:

Hasbunallaahu wa ni’amal-wakeel.Translation: Allah is sufficient for us and the best of those on whom to depend. [Reference: Al-Bukhari, 5/172]

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6. Give Sadaqah/Charity

Giving sadaqah causes relief in times of tribulations. Sadqah/charity does not necessarily pertain to helping someone monetarily, Sadqah is also donating blood. Give away some clothes to the needy ones. This will not just give your heart a relief but you will feel mentally relaxed after helping someone out.

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7. Be a Part of a Halaqa/Group (Intellectual Muslims)

Socializing is essential, particularly when it comes to humans. A productive gathering of intellectual and educated Muslims can really help one out in widening the lens and viewing the whole situation in a complete different frame.

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8. Listening to Qur’anic Translation and Tafsir

When Qur’an is recited it leaves a massive imprint on the hearts of the believers. Faith of a believer is revived when Qur’an is recited. Translation and tafsir of Qur’an heal the wounded hearts.

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9. Discuss Your Matters In Prayers

In times of hardships, we must engrave this fact in mind that everything that we are confronted with is from Allah. So indeed when He has sent down the trials for us, He has the solution to it as well. Perform your prayers as if you are in direct conversation with Him.

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10. Be Optimistic!

Take a moment to reflect that all the times of hardships in this world (Dunya) are nothing compared to the life of Paradise that’s forever. Everything there is meant to live on for us, forever. This life just can’t be compared with Dunya. So live for the Akhirah. Pass the test of hardship by endurance, steadfastness, and patience. Indeed, these times will end soon. And indeed, Allah loves those who are patient.

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