Episodes
Do not let fear take over your life. Put Allah at the centre of your life, love Him and fear Him using this powerful Dua to stay grounded. Episode 26 Show Notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/dua-for-fear About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/  
Published 09/20/21
This episode is about how to be at peace with negative emotions, why spiritual bypassing is a problem, and what toxic positivity. Episode 25 Show Notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/dr-farah-islam/ I hope and pray you found benefit in my words. Please consider donating to the “Mentally Fit Muslims” podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please click HERE or...
Published 08/20/21
Published 07/21/21
It’s no secret that I struggle with insomnia. For years, it was an ongoing battle where I just couldn’t fall asleep or stay asleep at night. But over the years, alhumdulillah I’ve learned a way to make sleeping a little easier for me and it has become much more relaxing all starting with Ayatul Kursi. Episode 24 Show Notes: www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sleep-with-ayatul-kursi/ I hope and pray you found benefit in my words. Please consider donating to the “Mentally Fit Muslims” podcast to help...
Published 07/21/21
This week’s episode is a personal reflection on how to deal with insomnia. I share my experience of not being able to sleep and the positive effect Ayatul Kursi had on me. This is a great resource for anyone suffering from sleeping issues or wanting a calmer bedtime routine. Show Notes: www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sleep-with-ayatul-kursi About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/
Published 07/15/21
This week’s episode is a personal reflection on how to deal with insomnia. I share my experience of not being able to sleep and the positive effect Ayatul Kursi had on me. This is a great resource for anyone suffering from sleeping issues or wanting a calmer bedtime routine. Show Notes: www.mentallyfitmuslims.org/sleep-with-ayatul-kursi About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/
Published 07/15/21
When I find myself not being able to sleep, my mind wanders and it can lead me down a long, depressing, and anxious path. Trust me, I’ve been there too! But one thing that always helps calm the storm in my head is Ayatul Kursi. Simply reciting this powerful ayah or even listening to it offers solace for your soul. Listen to this week’s Mini Mental episode where I explore how listening to Allah’s words can put us at ease spiritually and emotionally by discussing a unique method of matching...
Published 07/05/21
Season 2 Episode 14 Shownotes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ayatul-kursi When I find myself not being able to sleep, my mind wanders and it can lead me down a long, depressing, and anxious path. Trust me, I've been there too! But one thing that always helps calm the storm in my head is Ayatul Kursi. Simply reciting this powerful ayah or even listening to it offers solace for your soul. Listen to this week's Mini Mental episode where I explore how listening to Allah's words can put us at...
Published 07/05/21
Season 2 Episode 14I’m Saba Malik, and this is a Mini Mental. One of my best friends is insomnia. It’s always been with me. And it still is, but alhumdulillah I’ve learned to live with it and not just deal with it, but actually use it to my benefit. Having mental health challenges means that you’re going to deal with insomnia, where you have trouble falling asleep at night. I’ve given a lot of tips in previous episodes on how to, you know, deal with difficult thoughts. But one of the times...
Published 07/05/21
What do you do when not only you are suffering with a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues? For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your support through tuning in every month to listen...
Published 06/15/21
What do you do when not only you are suffering with a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues? Show notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/muslim-bipolar-mom/ About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/
Published 06/15/21
What do you do when not only you are suffering with a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues? Show notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/muslim-bipolar-mom/ About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/
Published 06/15/21
Season 2 Episode 13  Show notes: www.MentallyFitMuslims.org/podcast/bipolar-mom/ ----- What do you do when not only you are suffering from a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues? Assalamu alaikum, and welcome to the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast. I'm your host, Saba Malik. Thank you so much for joining me. And today I'm talking to a Muslim mom who has bipolar. And she also has a child who's suffering from their own...
Published 06/04/21
What do you do when not only you are suffering with a mental health challenge, but you actually have a child who is suffering from their own mental health issues?Assalamu alaikum, and welcome to the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast. I’m your host, Saba Malik. Thank you so much for joining me.And today I’m talking to a Muslim mom who has bipolar. And she also has a child who’s suffering from their own mental health issues. Inshallah, we’ll be talking about motherhood, setting boundaries in your...
Published 06/04/21
“The powerful man is not the one who can wrestle but the powerful man is the one who can control himself at the time of anger.” Using that definition, which is a hadith by the Prophet sallAllahu alayhi wa alayhi wasalaam, how many of us can honestly say that, “Yes, I am powerful.”  For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles...
Published 05/21/21
“The powerful man is not the one who can wrestle but the powerful man is the one who can control himself at the time of anger.” Using that definition, which is a hadith by the Prophet sallAllahu alayhi wa alayhi wasalaam, how many of us can honestly say that, “Yes, I am powerful.”  Show notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/anger-dua/ About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/
Published 05/21/21
Season 2 Episode 12 Mini Mental --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentallyfitmuslims/support
Published 05/21/21
I’m Saba Malik, and this is a Mini Mental. “The powerful man is not the one who can wrestle but the powerful man is the one who can control himself at the time of anger.” Using that definition, which is a hadith by the Prophet sallAllahu alayhi wa alayhi wasalaam, how many of us can honestly say that, “Yes, I am powerful.” I don’t know about you but I can’t say that all the time. There are so many instances anger gets, the better of me. There’s so many instances where I have such a tough time...
Published 05/21/21
I recently found out that an old friend of mine actually tried to commit suicide because she had postpartum depression. But it was Allah’s mercy that saved her. Stay tuned to listen to her amazing story. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We are so grateful for all your...
Published 05/07/21
I recently found out that an old friend of mine actually tried to commit suicide because she had postpartum depression. But it was Allah’s mercy that saved her. Stay tuned to listen to her amazing story. Show notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/postpartum-depression/ About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/
Published 05/07/21
Please consider donating to the "Mentally Fit Muslims" podcast to help cover the operating costs and sustain this valuable resource for Muslims dealing with mental health issues. To support, please visit https://tinyurl.com/56kbsc7m Check out my resources below: Get my eBook “How to Manage Depression With Islam” on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/8axjut5 Get my eBook “Blessed with Bipolar” here: https://sabamalik.com/blessed-with-bipolar-2/   To book a support session with me, click...
Published 05/07/21
Season 2 Episode 11 I recently found out that an old friend of mine actually tried to commit suicide because she had postpartum depression. But it was Allah’s mercy that saved her. Stay tuned to listen to her amazing story. Assalamu Alaikum and welcome to the Mentally Fit Muslims podcast. I’m your host, Saba Malik. Today I’m talking to a friend of mine Afifa about postpartum depression, and how ultimately Allah is the one who’s in charge and who can really help us. Remember to visit my...
Published 05/07/21
Ramadan, Mubarak. It is not going to be a normal Ramadan. And I actually got really emotional on the second day, just thinking about how it’s gonna be a lonely one. And even though there’s a lot of virtual events, it’s just not the same. For more info, visit https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/ ----- Alhumdulillah, I'm excited to announce that Mentally Fit Muslims is now a registered charity! This means MFM can help you in your own personal struggles with mental health and future generations. We...
Published 04/23/21
Ramadan, Mubarak. It is not going to be a normal Ramadan. And I actually got really emotional on the second day, just thinking about how it’s gonna be a lonely one. And even though there’s a lot of virtual events, it’s just not the same. Show notes: https://mentallyfitmuslims.org/podcast/stress-dua/  About the Host: http://sabamalik.com/
Published 04/23/21
Season 2 Episode 10 www.MentallyFitMuslims.org Article refered to in the episode: https://sabamalik.com/behind-the-scenes-of-a-bipolar-muslims-strange-ramadan/ Du’a in Arabic: يا حي يا قيوم برحمتك أستغيث ، أصلح لي شأني كله ، ولا تكلني إلى نفسي طرفة عين Transliteration: Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoom bi Rahmatika astagheeth, aslih lee sha’nee kullahu, wa laa takilni ilaa nafsi tarfata ‘aynin. Translation: “O The Ever-Living The Sustainer, I seek assistance through your mercy, rectify all of my affairs,...
Published 04/23/21