Balkhi on Cure for Fear, Sadness, and Depression (Sustenance of the Soul)

Abu Zayd al-Balkhi on Cure for Fear, Sadness, and Depression (Sustenance of the Soul)

In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera explores the insights of the renowned Muslim scholar and physician Abu Zayd al-Balkhi on understanding and treating fear, sadness, and depression. Drawing from Sustenance of the Soul, the talk examines these difficult emotional states through al-Balkhi’s remarkable understanding of the relationship between the mind, emotions, and overall wellbeing. Bringing classical Islamic thought into conversation with contemporary concerns around emotional and psychological wellbeing, Dr. Mangera highlights al-Balkhi’s emphasis on self-awareness, balanced thinking, spiritual cultivation, and practical methods for overcoming emotional distress—and offers timeless lessons on developing greater resilience, inner balance, and peace of mind.

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