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Ustadh Abdulwahid and Hashil Al Hatmi (psychological well-being practitioner, CBT therapist, and wellbeing coach) explore Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through both Islamic teachings and evidence-based psychology. Who are we? Madinah College is a London-based Islamic institute dedicated to teaching Qur’an, Arabic, and Islamic studies to adults and young people. Our mission is to provide authentic knowledge from the Qur’an and Sunnah, taught by qualified teachers, in a way that is accessible and relevant for Muslims living in the West. With on-site classes, online courses, and resources through our MCL Portal, we aim to nurture faith, strengthen understanding, and help Muslims apply their religion in everyday life. Join the community Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/madinahcollege/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/madinahcollegelondon/ Telegram → https://t.me/madinahcollegelondon Tiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@madinah.college/ Study with us Online (Free 7 Day Trial) → https://www.mclportal.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=description On-site → https://www.madinahcollege.uk/ __________ Video Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to OCD & Waswas in Islam 2:05 - What is OCD? Obsessions & compulsions explained 3:03 - Religious OCD & purification doubts 4:26 - Common OCD subtypes 6:48 - Impact of OCD on worship & daily life 7:46 - Islamic hadith on intrusive thoughts 10:11 - Seeking refuge in Allah & stopping the thought spiral 11:12 - Intrusive thoughts vs. disorder – knowing the difference 13:16 - Examples from Prophets & scholars dealing with whispers 14:24 - OCD, fears, and anxieties 15:10 - Intrusive thoughts are not sins 17:05 - Overt vs. covert compulsions 18:57 - Islamic reassurance & professional challenges in OCD treatment 21:02 - Intrusive thoughts vs. delusions – key differences 22:25 - Scholarly advice: dismissing and ignoring doubts 25:05 - CBT & ERP explained 27:05 - ACT explained – acceptance & living with thoughts 38:02 - Combining Islamic principles with therapy 42:00 - Finding the right therapy for the individual 46:43 - Medication in OCD – pros, cons, and debates 55:42 - Accessing therapy in the NHS & seeking Muslim practitioners 56:46 - Advice for Muslims struggling with OCD 59:01 - Knowledge as a cure for doubts 1:02:00 - OCD in young people & early intervention 1:03:18 - Hadith on patience and living with conditions 1:05:01 - Severe OCD & last-resort treatments (TMS & ECT) 1:08:06 - Closing remarks & next episode preview __________ "When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah; a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased)." (Muslim) Support us → https://www.madinahcollege.uk/donate/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=description Subscribe for videos with the scholars and students of knowledge.
