Anxiety

 

Everyone worries. Everyone feels fear.


But when anxiety begins to consume your thoughts, your body, your life — know that you’re not alone.

Islam doesn’t dismiss these feelings. It meets them with compassion — and with Tawakkul: trusting the One who controls all things.

Your role is to do what you can — then place the rest in Allah’s hands.

 Quranic Verses For Anxiety

To get the most out of these verses see the Before You Begin section

… When you have decided on a course of action, put your trust in God: God loves those who put their trust in Him.

— Al-Imran (3:159)

 

Take your step — then let go.

The peace you seek isn’t in the outcome,

but in knowing Allah loves those who trust Him.

Whoever directs himself wholly to God and does good work has grasped the surest handhold, for the outcome of everything is with God.

— Luqman (31:22)

 

No matter what you're dealing with — big or small — everything unfolds by Allah’s will.

Life won’t always go as planned, but when you root your peace in Him,

you’re holding on to something that never slips.

Practical Exercise To Try Today

“What Can I Control?” — A Tawakkul Sorting Exercise

Draw two circles or columns on a page:

What I Can Do (Effort)

List the small, specific steps you can take — for example:

  • Having a difficult conversation

  • Applying for a job

  • Sending an email

  • Making du’a

What I Leave to Allah (Outcome)

Write what’s beyond your control — for example:

  • How someone else responds

  • Whether you get the promotion 

  • How others perceive or judge you

  • The success of a project or venture

Make it as specific as you can about the cause of your anxiety — clarity helps you release what’s not yours to carry.

Close with a du’a — something personal and meaningful to you.
For example: “Ya Allah, I do what I can and try my best. I trust You with the rest.”

Take a deep breath — you’ve done what’s yours. The rest is safe with Him.

Over To You - Reflection Prompts

Lasting change takes effort. It begins when you think deeply and honestly.

Choose a prompt.

Write it out. Reflect with intention.

 

What am I trying to control that I haven’t fully surrendered to Allah?

If I truly believed Allah is in control, how would that change the way I feel right now?

Do I measure success by outcomes… or by effort and trust in Allah?

How have I experienced Allah’s wisdom through things that didn’t go my way?

What would it look like to replace my worry with du’a — and actually mean it?

What’s harder for me: doing the work, or leaving the result to Allah? Why?

Recommended Resource

 

Finding Peace Through Tawakkul — by Belal Assaad

A powerful short clip on trusting Allah when life feels out of control.

Grounded, practical, and easy to relate to — a must-watch if you're struggling with worry or overthinking.

Watch it here (link opens in new tab)