Mental Health in Islam: Imaan, Resilience, and Seeking Help - Presenter: Sh. Said Atif
Mental Health in Islam: Imaan, Resilience, and Seeking Help - Presenter: Sh. Said Atif
Assalamualaikum!
Register for workshop on Mental Health in Islam: Imaan, Resilience, and Seeking Help
LOCATION: live broadcasted on zoom (Link sent after registering)
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST
Saturday, December 21st (3rd Saturday of the month)
TOPIC: Mental Health in Islam: Imaan, Resilience, and Seeking Help
PRESENTER: Shaik Said Atif, Imaam of North Austin Muslim Community Center
REGISTER: Register Mental Health in Islam: Imaan, Resilience, and Seeking Help - Sh. Said Atif online
Previous recorded sessions: Mental Health Series at NAMCC - YouTube
Agenda:
Islam is a beautiful religion and has solutions to the problems of humanity.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "There is no disease that Allah has created, except that He also has created its treatment." (Sahih Bukhari)
In this session, Shaikh Said Atif, an imam at North Austin Muslim Community Center and a community leader will be discussing mental health in the context of Islam.
Topics:
1. Islam's holistic approach to Health
2. Our prophet's examples of emotional resilience sharing story from prophet Mohammed's life how he dealt with grief, stress and adversity with patience, dua and reliance on Allah. The moments of sadness in the Year of Sorrow.
3. Stigma and Seeking Help.
4. Practical tools for Emotional Well-being in Islam.
5. The Role of Community in Mental Health.
6. Encouragement to Seek Professional Help.
Resources available in our Muslim community.
PRESENTER
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Islamic Studies (Sharia).
Area of specialization and strength study: Ilm al-hadith. (Science of hadith).
Speak Flaunt: Arabic, English, and French.
Hassan II University, Casa Blanca, Morocco (1982-1986)
Community Service and Leadership
Mufti and Religious Counselor for Telephone Hotline (1800fatwa) (2000-2003)
Telephone Hotline for fatwas, religious advice, and answer questions related to
Islamic belief and practices, according to Quran and Sunnah. (USA/Canada)
Head of Quran/Islamiyat/ Arabic Depart/school curriculum development IRVING,
Texas (2006/ 2007)
Full time Imam at Dar Eleman, Arlington, Texas (2006 to 2013)
Full time Imam at MCECC, San Antonio, Texas (2013 to 2023)
Full time Imam at NAMCC, Austin, Texas (2024 to Present)
Guest Speaker/Participant, various seminars and conferences (1995-Pres):
Carolina Islamic Council (CIC): Quarterly and Yearly conferences
Weekend Seminars at different masajid (Masjid As-Sunnah, Canada and ICGA
Texas, Florida, New York, New jersey, Connecticut, Chicago, Colorado,
South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan, Virginia, Minnesota, Ohio, Alabama,
Georgia and others).
Previously conducted sessions can be viewed at:
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