Let’s face it – most guys watch porn. It’s really common for gals too. If you care about stats: 65% of young men and 18% of young women seek out this forbidden internet fruit at least once a week.[1] Yes, Muslims struggle with porn use too. Some of us may like to think otherwise, but […]
If you find yourself still struggling with an unwanted habit such as turning to pornography, deep down do you wonder how this will impact your ability to get married? Perhaps you’re afraid that you might hurt your future spouse because of this struggle. Or maybe there’s fear that special person might not accept or […]
Let’s start by asking why do many of us find it so difficult to reach out for support, especially in those times when we’re struggling? Some common reasons are: It’s uncertain, we’re not sure if we’ll be loved and accepted We also don’t want to rely on or need other people… we feel like […]
How do you respond when you experience an overwhelming urge? You’ve had this experience before, no? Although you made a commitment to stay clean, you find this hunger within to turn back to your old habits. Your mind may start producing images of things you’ve seen in the past. Thoughts start racing through your […]
It’s that time of year when many of us take an honest assessment of our lives – the good, the bad and the ugly – with the intention of becoming a better and happier version of ourselves. In this post, I’m going to break down 5 keys you need to overcome pornography addiction and make this the year you break free and keep that freedom long term!
The #1 reason people stay stuck When it comes to trying to break free from those old lustful habits, it’s very common for people to wonder “am I really making any progress?” Especially when that dreadful event happens that they relapse to their old behaviors after abstaining for some period of time and it […]
Muslims struggling with sexual and pornography addictions often delay seeking outside intervention or professional help in fear of violating the Islamic injunction of concealing one’s sins. Is this a black and white issue? What if concealing one’s sins leads to even greater sins committed? Watch this video to be introduced to a framework for understanding […]
Let Allah Help You – How to overcome the 7 obstacles to whole-hearted surrender to Allah and open the door to greater growth and deeper healing. Ibrahim’s Legacy of Surrender AsSalamu Alaikum and a very warm welcome to episode number 7 of Kickstart Your Recovery! I’m really happy to be able to spend about 40 minutes […]
Embrace Honest Accountability – Abdallah’s journey from a life of dreams broken by addiction to the freedom created by his newfound commitment to accountability and honesty. Today we’re talking about honest accountability – here’s the reason we need to talk about this: many people who are struggling assume that it’s better that my embarrassing and […]
Take Care of Your Self – How self-care is one of the most empowering ways to uplift yourself from indulgence and craft a life that’s good for you and good for others. To start us off, I’d like to share with you a recent experience I had while attending a group call with several […]
