Over-Thinking in Islam          

                   

                 

1. 

                 

Ask Allah: Allah listens Turn each anxiety, each fear, and

concern into a Dua. Allah knows what is in your heart yet he still listens.

2. 

                            

Remember that human responsibility is limited.

While we need to carry out our duty to the best of our abilities, always

remember that you don't control the outcome of events. Even the

Prophets could not control the outcome of their efforts. Some

were successful, others were not. Regardless of your results, you will

be rewarded.

3. 

                            

Leave the world behind you five times a day

Use the five daily prayers as a means to become more hereafter-

oriented and less attached to thistemporary world. Start

distancing yourself as soon as you hear Adhan. When you stand in

front of Allah, mentally prepare yourself to leave this world and

all of its worries and stresses behind you.

4. 

                      

Seek help through sabr. Seek help through Sabr and Salat

{Quran 2:45}

This instruction from Allah provides us with two critical tools that can

ease our suffering and pain. Sabr is not just patience, it includes self-

control, perseverance and a focused struggle. Sabr includes a duty to

remain steadfast to achieve our goals despite all odds. It gives us

control in situations where we feel we have little or no control.

5. 

                         

Allah controls life and death. If you fear for your safety and

security, remember that Allah alone gives life and take sit back, that he

has appointed a time for it. No one can harm you except if Allah

wills. As Allah says in the Quran: Wherever you are, death will find

you, even if youare in towers built up strong and high {4:78}

6. 

                        

Rely on Allah

When you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah.

{Quran 3:159}

Once you have established a plan you intend to follow through on to

deal with a specific issue in your life then put your trust in the most Wise

and the All-knowing.