Get well soon: My Naazi Morad
Without our health, we are nothing.
Whether you’re self-employed, working under a boss, a devoted housewife, or navigating unemployment your ability to show up in the world begins with your body and mind. When illness strikes, it doesn’t care about your schedule, your responsibilities, or your intentions. It simply demands attention.
So, what do you do when you find yourself bedridden, depleted, and disoriented?
You fight back, but not with force. You fight with softness, with intention, with rituals that remind your body it is loved, and your mind it is powerful.
The Mind: Weapon or Enemy
The mind can be your fiercest ally or your greatest saboteur. In illness, it often turns inward, whispering defeat. But therapy, motivation, and soulful reminders can shift the narrative. You are not your diagnosis. You are not your fatigue. You are a being capable of healing.
Healing Rituals That Speak to the Soul
- A warm aromatherapy shower that soothes aching muscles and clears mental fog
- Skin care that feels like a gentle hug to your body
- Your favorite pajamas, soft, familiar, comforting
- A jug of water with lemon slices, reminding you of freshness and renewal
- A bowl of fresh fruit, vibrant with life
- A daffodil or a small plant on your bedside table, whispering hope
- A clean room with a soft scent, inviting rest and clarity
These are not luxuries. They are necessities. They are the language of healing.
🛏️ Rest Is Not Weakness
Rest is not laziness. It is not surrender. It is the body’s sacred request for recalibration. When you ignore it, your body will scream louder. When you honor it, healing begins.
🙏🏽 Spiritual Connection: The True Source of Shiffa
In illness, we are reminded of our fragility, and our dependence on Allah. It is only Allah who grants shiffa (healing). Connect deeply. Pray sincerely. Trust fully. Your body may be weak, but your soul is never without access to divine strength.
💭 Reflection: How Did You Get Here?
Ask yourself:
- What signs did I ignore?
- How did my body cry out before it collapsed?
- What boundaries did I fail to set?
- What pace did I push that wasn’t mine to keep?
This is not about blame. It’s about awakening. Your purpose cannot be fulfilled if your vessel is broken. So today, choose softness. Choose healing. Choose to listen.
Because your health is not just the foundation of your productivity, it is the foundation of your purpose.
“There are two blessings which many people waste: health and free time.”
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) [Sahih al-Bukhari]
his hadith reminds us that good health is not just a convenience—it’s a divine gift. When we neglect it, we not only harm ourselves but fail to honor the amanah (trust) Allah has placed in us.
