Dear Fatima

What’s your struggle? What stones has life thrown your way? Everyone has them- problems that constantly linger on your mind and you just don’t know what to do about them. At Stones to Bridges, we believe that everyone should have a place to unwind and address what’s on their mind. It's time to take those stones and build your bridge.

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Dua

Dear Fatima I want to discuss the concept of dua and our relationship with Allah. Is it fair to expect ourselves to be delusional in our prayers, asking Allah for everything when we feel incapable of receiving it? Personally, I struggle with severe social anxiety, which triggers a freeze trauma response in my brain, hindering ... Read More

I feel very confused

Asalamualakium my name is [redacted] ,I have been experiencing waswas for a while now and it’s been very hard because it’s every day it challenges my belief in Islam in jinn existing everything it makes me think bad things about Allah even makes me think that some thoughts are mine and it’s been very hard ... Read More

Modern Age Standards / Spiritual Connection

I feel like as an 18-year-old female I’m really struggling with building a connection with Allah. Many people say that they feel something in salah or in sujood. But I don’t feel anything at all, and this hasn’t just started recently, it’s been happening for a while now. Even when I read Quran, I know ... Read More

Seeking Guidance and Support: Struggling with Abuse, Trauma, and Seeking Spiritual Healing (2)

As-salamu alaykum everyone, I find myself in a place of gratitude for the progress I’ve made in my journey towards healing and recovery, yet I can’t shake this persistent feeling of dissatisfaction. Despite knowing that I’ve been putting in more effort and making positive changes compared to before, I still feel far from content and ... Read More

Seeking Guidance and Support: Struggling with Abuse, Trauma, and Seeking Spiritual Healing

Assalamu Alaikum,I’m reaching out here seeking guidance and support from the Stones to Bridges of Islamic Psychology. For years, I’ve been battling the aftermath of abuse, trauma, and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Only recently have I come to fully understand the extent of these struggles in my life. During moments of turmoil, I instinctively ... Read More

Not really sure if Waiting-Til-Marriage is Worth it Anymore

Assallamu’alaikum, dear Sisters, I am a 22 yr old female, living in the United States. I am a moderately practicing Muslim; I fast Ramadan, do Zakat, pray and dress somewhat modest.Recently, I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on the concept of “virginity”. I am abstinent up to this point. However, I’ve been wondering if remaining ... Read More

Finding Good friends and problems..

Assalamu alaikum sister. Im 14.Thank you for your reply for my recent letter. It helped me. May allah help you too ameen. I have a non muslim friend. Which I would say she’s a good listener not a talker. She listens to me whatever I tell her like no other. She even told me that ... Read More

I’m from India and a high school muslimah.

Assalamu alaikum sister Fatima. Actually my problem is a common problem among the youth but for me this thing is a very very serious one. I probably think for months I am having problems with my emotional and mental state because of my parents and school. There are only three in my family. me, my ... Read More

Family issues

16, male, I was raised in a very Christian household and my grandfather works for the church. I just recently converted, and I don’t want to attend church anymore but if I tell my mom that she might kick me out the house. Response from a “Fatima Counselor”: As salaam alaikum First I’d like to say ... Read More

My Muslim dad has a stroke that is getting a lot worse and absolutely refuses to receive any medical intervention.

His vision is getting worse, his speech is getting slurred, he is falling a lot lately, and his body is very weak. At first, the stroke was only numbness, but as the months pass, he is getting worse and worse, not to mention he refuses to stop smoking. He is living with me in the ... Read More

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