Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith
by Najwa Awad, and Sarah Sultan
Trauma is more common than you think. Well over half of your friends, colleagues, and closest family members have experienced harrowing events in their lives. Maybe you have, too. Trauma can dwell in the body for years or even decades, unrecognized but draining your energy, happiness, and your faith. But through all the numbness or pain you may feel, and all the hardships you experience, Allah is still there for you.
This book is a guide to understanding trauma and its far-reaching effects on the body, mind, and soul. With that understanding in place, we can recognize how it leads to cognitive biases and doubts around faith—and then begin to grow beyond these roadblocks and find contentment.
What’s in the book
- An in-depth examination of the Duha Approach and how it provides a framework for Islamic psychology today.
- A coping skills library with clinically proven exercises that can help alleviate daily mental health struggles.
- Case studies to illustrate how cognitive distortions show up in real-life situations and how to overcome them.
Author
Najwa Awad
Najwa Awad is a psychotherapist who is passionate about helping Muslims heal, grow, and thrive after adversity. She has over a decade of experience providing online and in-person counseling to children, adults, and families at her practice Amanah Family Counseling. Najwa also enjoys giving workshops to destigmatize mental illness, address current mental health issues within the community, and promote psychological health from an Islamic perspective.
Sarah Sultan
Sarah Sultan is a licensed professional counselor who strives to empower her clients through achieving healthier, more fulfilling lives and relationships while reconnecting with Allah during the healing process. Sarah obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has practiced therapy for nearly 10 years. She is also an instructor with Mishkah University, where she teaches a course about the intersections between Islam, psychology, and counseling.
