Dhikr and Emotional Regulation: Islamic Psychology for a Calm Mind.Written by Ifrah Kamal.Edited by Ishmael Mailos
Dhikr and Emotional Regulation: Islamic Psychology for a Calm Mind Struggle: The Chaotic Mind You sit in front of a blank screen. Thoughts are racing , some whisper that you are not good enough, others tempt you towards the very sin you’ve resisted. Your chest tightens, your mind spirals, and peace feels impossibly far. This inner chaos is something many of us know too well. And if we listen closely, we realize it’s not just noise , it’s a story we keep telling ourselves: “I am weak… I am failing… I can’t cope.” But what if, in that overwhelming moment, you could rewrite that story into one of hope and calm? That is what Dhikr , the conscious remembrance of Allah ﷻ offers. Shift: The Power of Dhikr Dhikr is not just the movement of the tongue. It is an intentional act of remembering Allah : through His Names, duas, praise, or simply istighfar (seeking forgiveness) : with sincerity from the heart. Allah ﷻ assures us of its power: ٱ...