Meditation and Healing in Islam

One of the hardest things I found when I became a revert was this idea that I had to ‘Give up’ various practices as they were Haram. To be honest if you listen to the Ummah in its entirety it will have you believing that everything is Haram, you will either leave it all behind and have an identity crisis or you come to resent islam and leave completely.

Islam is simple but people complicate it more than it needs to be. we all have our own paths to walk towards Allah so walk your own in your own way and your own time .

Previous to islam I was pagan for over 32 years and a holistic practitioner, facilitating women’s circles and sound baths and reiki healing, which for the record ascribes to NO religion faith or practice it is simply being a channel for what is know in the reiki community as universal energy, or rather God and this is why it is frowned upon as it is argued that no-one can heal except Allah but had this been in the time Jesus would we still be having the same arguments ?, I dont think so.

Meditation is another thing many people stay away from and only recently have I seen more and more Islamic wellness coaches and mindfulness coaches embracing what many would class as Buddhist or hindu practices such a meditation etc and it still isn’t mainstream so what can we do to embrace these practices without compromising our beliefs ?

Reframing Meditation as a Practice:

Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn’t solely a modern concept; in fact, it finds roots in the teachings of Islam. In the life of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), the Arabic term ‘تدبر,’ often translated as ‘pondering,’ ‘reflecting,’ or ‘contemplating,’ held great significance. Engaging in deep introspection, he sought understanding of himself, his purpose, and the world around him. This practice, alongside Allah’s guidance, empowered him to make wise decisions, embody compassion and empathy, and inspire millions.

By embracing the wisdom of ‘تدبر’ in your own life, you can foster profound awareness, purpose, and a deeper connection with Allah, leading to a more fulfilling and harmonious existence.

There are many ways to mediate , for me it is reiki and it is using sound as a therapy whether that is with my Daf drum on the side of a hill at sunset or my crystal sound bowls.

Find what works for you, because at the end of the day its just you and Allah