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Comment on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Scrupulosity in Islam by s

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:54:26 +0000

assalam-u-alikum,
as i have been suffering fro ocd for almost 15 years, i can relate to this article, only ocd patients can know the mental turmoil and anguish this this disease cause and how humiliating and destructive it is. i have suffered so much due to ocd, i took away everything from me. i can`t pray for i don`t feel myself clean enough, it is vicious,debilitating,painful and torturous….

Comment on Contact Us by Elicia

Elicia — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:35:46 +0000

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Comment on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Scrupulosity in Islam by Dr. Nafisa Sekandari and Sr. Hosai Mojaddidi

Dr. Nafisa Sekandari and Sr. Hosai Mojaddidi — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:26:12 +0000

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us. A book that has proven very helpful for those suffering from OCD and Scrupulosity is “the OCD Workbook” by Bruce Hyman and Cherry Pedrick (who herself suffered from OCD and overcame it). There is hope and help for overcoming the severity of the OCD symptoms and with help and dedication, you can move forward. I have enjoyed reading this book so far and a few of my clients suffering from severe OCD/scrupulosity are using it in therapy. I hope you find it helpful. Another book I recently purchased but haven’t had a chance to use but read the rave reviews about is called “Brain Lock: Free yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior” by Jeffrey M. Schwartz. Take care and may Allah give you the strength and support needed to move forward and past OCD. -Dr. Sekandari

Comment on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Scrupulosity in Islam by K

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:31:43 +0000

Jazak’Allah Khayr for this article! As someone who has struggled with severe OCD for my entire life – at some times worse than others – I found this article to be incredibly helpful. It is comforting to know that other Muslims experience the same trials I do in their worship while living with OCD. It is so difficult and painful to feel like you don’t have the right to even stand in prayer! You are right about them being whispers to keep us from our deen and our Lord. It is important to remember that the heart matters and that being close to God is vital. Again, thank you and may Allah guide us all. Amin.

Comment on The Truth About Domestic Violence by The Truth About Domestic Violence

The Truth About Domestic Violence — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:34:18 +0000

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Comment on Domestic Violence: Are You a Victim? by The Truth About Domestic Violence

The Truth About Domestic Violence — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:25:36 +0000

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Comment on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Scrupulosity in Islam by Our mental health….amongst our muslim brethren « Crazy Soufee Chicks' Cafe

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Comment on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Scrupulosity in Islam by Safina

Safina — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:36:24 +0000

If what is meant by scrupulosity is wara’ this is not a disease but a quality of taqwa, which is incumbent upon all Muslims. This is beautifully expressed in the works of Imam al-Ghazali (may Allah show him mercy) al-Qushayri and other great scholars in Islam. OCD and scrupulosity are simply not the same thing and the obsessive thoughts referred to in the article are indeed waswasa but also suggestions of the lower self which inherently incites to evil, as beautifully expressed in Surah Yusuf. These can indeed be debilitating but should be separated from scrupulosity. Clearer conceptualization at the start of the article would perhaps have been beneficial.

Comment on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Scrupulosity in Islam by anjum alimohammed

anjum alimohammed — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:47:22 +0000

extremely well written and accurately depicts the anguish of the one suffering from it. Scrupulosity is one of the most severe form of mental agony. i really hope after reading this article the one who is suffering can at least comprehend that its not them who are the source of these thoughts. not to denigrate anyone but shahids comment are because of his lack of understanding that this is a disease and totally incapacitates the patient.