Anxiety and Depression in China: Prevalence, Demographics, and Spiritual Pathways to Healing
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction: Anxiety and depression have become significant public health concerns in China, affecting tens of millions of people. Rapid socio-economic changes, urbanization, and the […]
Commentary on Surah Ad-Duḥā: From the Prophet’s Life to Each Devout Believer
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Abstract Surah Ad-Duḥā (Qur’an 93) was revealed in Makkah to console Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during a time of trial when revelation had […]
Hysteria: Historical Evolution and Modern Perspectives
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction Hysteria, once a diagnostic label steeped in gendered assumptions, has undergone a remarkable evolution in medical and psychological thought. Historically regarded as a […]
The Quran as Spiritual Software: Personal Reflection, Consistency, and Inner Harmony
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Introduction Muslims regard the Quran as far more than just a holy book – it is often likened to spiritual software guiding […]
Peace of Mind through Prayer and Remembrance: A Commentary on Quran 13:28–29
Epigraph الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ طُوبَىٰ لَهُمْ وَحُسْنُ مَآبٍ Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Abstract Human […]
Discovery of the Holy Lance (Spear of Longinus) in History
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Introduction The Holy Lance, also known as the Spear of Longinus, is the legendary weapon said to have pierced the side of […]
Nutrition & exercise’s role in tackling depression
18th September 2025 Fahd Peerzada, Missionary, Guyana The prevalence of depression is increasing at an alarming rate, with 280 million people around the world suffering from depression according to the World Health Organisation in 2023. An estimated 16.2 million adults in the United States (6.7 percent of all adults in the country) […]
Trends in Anxiety and Depression Prevalence (2005–2025)
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction Mental health conditions like anxiety and depression have become increasingly recognized as major public health issues over the past two decades. Globally, the […]
Video: An Atheist Surgeon Converts to Islam: “I Begged God to Save My Daughter!”
Epigraph When trouble befalls man he cries out to Us, whether lying on his side, sitting, or standing, but as soon as We relieve him of his trouble he goes […]
The Glorious Qur’an 4:82 – Overcoming Inner Conflicts through Divine Consistency
Epigraph أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآنَ ۚ وَلَوْ كَانَ مِنْ عِندِ غَيْرِ اللَّهِ لَوَجَدُوا فِيهِ اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا Abstract Qur’an 4:82 poses a profound challenge and invitation: “Will they not think about this Quran? […]
Double Binds and Schizophrenia: Family Dynamics, Biological Vulnerabilities, and Societal Paradoxes
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Abstract Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder now understood to arise from an interplay of genetic, neurodevelopmental, and environmental factors. Yet historically, […]
Mindfulness: A powerful elixir for a peaceful life
13th July 2025 alhakam.org Samar Hafeez, Clinical Psychologist and Counsellor, India Most of the misery in our lives arises from either thinking about the bygone past or the shrouded future. […]
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Documented Cases and Clinical Perspectives
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Introduction Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), is a complex psychiatric condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identity states within a single individual, accompanied by memory gaps that cannot be explained by ordinary […]
“Do Not Despair of Allah’s Mercy” – A Comprehensive Commentary
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Introduction Surah Az-Zumar (39), verse 53 of the Qur’an is often regarded as one of the […]
Commentary on Qur’an 39:49 – Theological and Psychological Perspectives
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Verse Text (Arabic & English) Arabic (39:49): فَإِذَا مَسَّ الْإِنسَانَ ضُرٌّ دَعَانَا ثُمَّ إِذَا خَوَّلْنَاهُ نِعْمَةً […]
Meditation vs. Zikr-e-Ilahi: A Comparative Analysis
Epigraph [Prophet], say, ‘God leaves whoever He will to stray, and guides to Himself those who turn towards Him, those who have faith and whose hearts find peace in the […]
Ghulam Ahmed Pervaiz’s Progressive Views on Satan
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Ghulam Ahmed Pervaiz (1903–1985) was an Islamic scholar known for his Quran-centric, modernist interpretations. His understanding of Satan […]
Demons and Exorcism in the Old and New Testaments and Why the Bible Needs to be Read in Light of Science
Promoted post: Demons and Jinns: A Scientific and Medical Examination of Their Non-Existence Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times If my articles are […]
Birth of Modern Medicine: Jean-Martin Charcot’s Analysis of Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, located in Lourdes, France, stands as a significant pilgrimage destination, drawing […]