Yasmin Mogahed - Spiritual First Aid: Taking Care of the Heart in a World That Neglects It

About this lecture

In this lecture, Yasmin Mogahed explores the often-neglected inner life of the human being, making a compelling case for why caring for the spiritual heart is more important than caring for the physical body. Drawing on Qur'anic principles, hadith, positive psychology, and vivid everyday analogies, she covers the dangers of desire-worship, the transformative power of focus and gratitude, and a practical "spiritual first aid kit" built around salah, adhkar, and the Qur'an. The lecture concludes with an engaging Q&A addressing self-compassion, the balance between worldly love and devotion to Allah, mental health stigma in Muslim communities, and how to find a righteous spouse without compromising one's values.