Counseling & Mental Health (in progress!)
Grief counseling, therapy, and other resources are available to provide support
When dealing with the loss of a loved one, it is important to not go it alone. Everyone has their own, unique path to internalizing loss and mourning the passing of the loved one. While we ultimately rely on Allah and seek and accept his wisdom, there are an array of resources available to cope with the mental health related challenges.
Resources
Iddah: How to Navigate Spouse Grieving Period
What is the grieving period for a spouse? The formal grieving period for a husband is up to three days. The formal grieving period for a wife is four months and 10 days1. Allah says in the Qur’an2: If any of you die and leave widows, the widows should wait...
How to mourn the loss of a loved one
How should those affected by the death of a loved one mourn/grieve the loss? One should observe a formal grieving period for no more than three days1 unless the person grieving is the wife of the deceased. During this time, it is important to make the necessary...
