Muslim Mental Health
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Fasting during Ramadan can be a spiritually uplifting experience, but for those with ADHD and other mental health conditions, it can also bring unique challenges. In this blog, we explore practical tips to navigate these challenges.

An overview of therapy costs in Canada, affordable options, and Ruh's commitment to accessible, culturally aligned mental health services for Muslims.

This reflection explores the journey of finding spiritual peace not by escaping the world but by transforming within. Initially yearning for solitude in nature, the writer realizes that true tranquility lies in reshaping one’s perspective, embracing life’s challenges, and discovering the sacred within the ordinary. Through motherhood and personal loss, she learns to find Allah in simple moments — a backyard walk, wildflowers, the night sky — and to build an inner sanctuary of peace, or maskan, regardless of external circumstances. Ultimately, this journey underscores the importance of self-knowledge, consistent worship, and everyday retreats as pathways to a deeper connection with the Divine.