This page is a curated reference for three kinds of need: (1) mindset shifts and self-work you can begin today, (2) trusted Muslim mental-health resources in our community, and (3) when to seek professional help.
If you only watch one video first, watch Personal & Family Development: Five Pillars of Success. Then come back here for the rest.
Start hereMindset videos when you're overwhelmed+
Short videos to shift the lens. Pick one and watch fully before moving on.
Self-development planClarify, plan, measure+
If you want to actually move, not just feel better in the moment. Take charge instead of standing on a conveyor belt.
- VideoPersonal & Family Development — Five Pillars of Success — Clarity, Mindset, Strategy, Execution, and one more you'll discover in the video.
- WorksheetStep Up & Be A Leader — slides + planning worksheet.
- DocSelf-development & growth plan — identify your passions and goals, plan, schedule, measure.
- VideoCoaching and Empowerment 101
HabitsBecome the person, not just do the thing+
The shortest path to change is repeated small action. Habits compound where willpower cracks.
- TemplatesAtomic Habits — free templates (James Clear) — habit tracker, scorecard, implementation intentions.
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen Covey
Healing & traumaYaqeen series, principles for emotional wellbeing+
For the seasons that need more than mindset. Curated Islamic-framed resources on processing pain.
MindfulnessIslamic meditation, presence+
Slowing the mind through dhikr, dua, and presence.
- How To Be A Mindful Muslim — Justin Parrott (Yaqeen)
- Sabr App — Islamic mental-health app; meditations, reminders, journaling.
Counsellors, therapists, coachesMostly Muslim-led practices+
We do not endorse any specific practitioner. Browse, read their methods, contact whoever fits. Many offer a free first session.
Directories
- muslimmentalhealth.com — directory of Muslim mental-health professionals.
- muslimmeds.ca — Muslim Medical Association of Canada.
Counselling organizations
- muslimcounselling.ca — team with various specialties.
- Ruh Care
- Khalil Center — Toronto branch available.
- Faith Consulting
- Nafs Healing — Islamic psychology with evidence-based therapies.
Helplines
Individual coaches & practitioners
- Mohsin Attique — Holistic Mental Health
- Mohammad Shaikh — Coach The Mind
- Ismail Shaikh — Care Khalifah
- Kashmala Qasim
- Kulsoom Kazim
- Asma Khan — The Loci
- Tushar Imdad — Successful Muslim Club — productivity / high-performance coaching.
- Shaikh Mufti Mohammad Muneer — online services
Fiqh of medicine & side effects
- Mental Illness Is Real — OnePath Network
- Video lectures: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4
Ruqya & spiritual protectionLearning resources only+
Many people are under-educated on this. The first response is your own consistent Quran recitation, sunnah supplications, and presence of heart, not someone else reading on you. Only in severe, uncontrollable situations consider engaging a trusted reciter.
- Ruqya Q&A (UK)
- PlaylistRuqya playlist 1
- PlaylistRuqya playlist 2
BooksFree PDFs + classics+
Pro tip: the Libby app connects to your public library for free e-books and audiobooks.
Free Islamic PDFs
- Don't Be Sad — Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni
- Useful Ways of Leading a Happy Life — Imam as-Sa'di
- Enjoy Your Life — Dr. Muhammad Al-Arifi
Modern classics
- Crucial Conversations — how to talk when stakes are high.
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen Covey
- Atomic Habits — James Clear
AHC Coaching & CounsellingCoach Zubair's practice+
If you want to work directly with Coach Zubair through Abu Huraira Center:
- Read the approach and fill the form: abuhuraira.org/counseling
- Watch the intro playlist: Intro Playlist
- Specifically watch Coaching and Empowerment 101
- Send an email after completing the above.
More on coachzubair.com
Relationships, marriage & family
The companion page to this one. Spouse, parents, children, divorce questions, fiqh, books, and the time-investment framework that holds it all together.
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