Spiritual empowerment: A conceptual model of mindfulness-based healing for Muslim mothers.
The American journal of orthopsychiatry July 28, 2025 Sehrish Malik 2 citations
Muslim mothers in Western nations face unique stressors such as Islamophobia, cultural stigma, and social isolation. A spiritually integrated mindfulness support group, based on Imam al-Ghazali's framework and incorporating Islamic practices like muraqaba, dhikr, and tawakkul, can alleviate stress, foster spiritual growth, and strengthen community bonds. The Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals pilot program taught participants mindfulness concepts and Islamic coping strategies, creating a 'homeplace' for resistance and cultural preservation. The article suggests that such mindfulness practice is uniquely conducive to spiritual empowerment and collective healing for Muslim mothers.