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Israt Jahan

Israt Jahan

@israt.bsky.social

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Writer | Mother | Motivated by my husband | Great at weaving stories | Psychology aficionado | Misir Ali, Sherlock Holmes admirer | Cartoon nostalgia: Thundercats, Captain Planet, Tom & Jerry | Microgreens enthusiast 🌿

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Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 9m

Islam encourages virtues like patience, gratitude, trust in God, and forgiveness, which contribute to psychological resilience.

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 34m

The Prophet Muhammad said, "Dreams are of three types: a righteous dream which is glad tidings from Allah, a dream that causes worry from Satan, and a dream reflecting one’s thoughts." (Bukhari and Muslim)

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 37m

Dreams in Islam can serve as a reminder, offer guidance, or warn us. They are a spiritual tool to reflect and strengthen our faith. #IslamicSpirituality #DreamsAndFaith

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 40m

Renowned scholars like Al-Ghazali integrated philosophy and psychology, highlighting the importance of self-reflection and moral virtues. #IslamicPhilosophy #SelfReflection

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 52m

Al-Razi, a renowned Muslim scholar, emphasized the importance of mental well-being and was among the first to distinguish mental health from physical health. His insights remain influential today. #IslamicScholars #Psychology

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 57m

Long before modern psychology, Islamic scholars recognized the mind-body connection and the importance of spiritual well-being for mental health. Their legacy continues to influence contemporary practices. #IslamicHistory #Psychology

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 1h

Greek ideas didn't just shape the Islamic world they journeyed back to Europe fueling the Renaissance and transforming Western civilization. A powerful flow of knowledge across cultures that changed history! #CulturalExchange #History

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2h

Prominent scholars like Al-Farabi, Avicenna, and Averroes engaged with Greek ideas, translating, commenting on, and synthesizing them into their own work. Their contributions left a lasting legacy. #IslamicScholars

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2h

Greek influence in Islam played a crucial role during the Islamic Golden Age, introducing philosophy, science, and culture from ancient Greece into the Islamic world. #IslamicHistory #GreekInfluence

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2h

During the Golden Age of Islam (8th-14th centuries), "Akud" emphasized binding agreements, formalizing contracts to protect rights and ensure justice. It covered marriage, trade, and property, fostering trust and stability. This concept greatly influenced modern contract law and legal systems.

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2h

Law and Islam are deeply intertwined, emphasizing justice, compassion, and moral integrity. Shariah law guides ethical conduct, ensuring fairness and social harmony within Islamic principles. #Islam #Law #Justice

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

According to Islam, belief in the afterlife is a core principle. Death is not the end, but a transition to another form of life. Truly, our journey continues beyond this world. #Islam #Afterlife #Faith

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

According to the Quran, the human soul is a command of Allah, divine in origin. He has breathed a part of His own spirit into man. The soul is immortal, though it had a beginning in time. A reminder of our sacred connection to the Divine. #Soul #DivineOrigin #Islam

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

Surah An-Nur (24:35) from the Quran, often called the "Light Verse" describes Allah as the Light of the heavens and the earth. His light is like a niche with a shining star, encased in glass, kindled from a blessed olive tree. He conveys His wisdom through divine allegories, illuminating our path.

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

Allah is the primal origin of everything. Source of all existence and the eternal beginning. #Allah #PrimalOrigin #EternalSource

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

According to the Quran, Allah is the ultimate, self-subsisting reality, an infinite creative ego that pervades all, seen and unseen, eternal and unique. #Allah #UltimateReality #CreativeEgo

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

During the Abbasid era, Indian philosophical currents like Buddhism and Vedanta deeply influenced Muslim philosophy, especially Sufism. These teachings enriched spiritual thought, fostering a profound intercultural exchange. #IndianPhilosophy #IslamicSufism #Buddhism #Vedanta

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

Kashf, or intuition, is the direct and immediate way of knowing without relying on senses or reasoning. In Islamic philosophy, it represents a spiritual insight that reveals divine truths beyond ordinary perception. #intuition #islamicphilosophy

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

Throughout its history, Islam assimilated ideas from Greek, Christian, Persian, and Indian philosophies, enriching its own intellectual and spiritual traditions. #Islam #Philosophy #CulturalExchange

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

Hadith are the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), guiding us in faith and practice. Seeking knowledge is a noble pursuit in Islam, valued as a path to righteousness and divine reward. #Hadith #Knowledge #Islam

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

Throughout the Quran, men are encouraged to seek truth. It has been the liberator of human thought and action, inspiring minds to grow and evolve. #Quran #Truth #FreedomofThought

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · 2d

Islam, derived from the Arabic root 'S-L-M' meaning peace, embodies the pursuit of harmony, compassion, and submission to the divine will. True peace begins with understanding and embracing its profound essence. #Islam #Peace #Harmony

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · May 21

"What happens when the line between sanity and madness dissolves?" — Inspired by R.D. Laing. This question fuels my stories—pushing characters to the brink and challenging readers’ perceptions of reality. #MindUnraveled #Creation

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · May 11

On Mother's Day, honoring the resilience and dedication of all mothers around the world.

Israt Jahan @israt.bsky.social · Apr 29

🌟 Carl Jung's two stages of persona:

1️⃣ Identification: We wear social masks to fit in.

2️⃣ Disintegration: We shed those masks to embrace our true selves.

A powerful journey of self-discovery! 🧠✨ #JungianPsychology #Persona