Sibby :
Waswasa and Overthinking are two different things.
Waswasa is like "whispers" or "intrusive suggestions", persistent, unwanted doubts, fears, or temptations attributed to Shaytan, the nafs, or jinn.
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Overthinking means thinking more than necessary, repeating thoughts, imagining unreal scenarios, and worrying about worst-case options.
🔹Specific Du'as for Overthinking and Anxiety...
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• Anxiety and Sadness:
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Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu abdika, ibnu amatik... (The famous du'a taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for removing grief and anxiety).
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• Stress and Hardship:
Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel ("Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs").
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• Seeking Relief from Burden:
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah ("There is no might nor power except with Allah").
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.Quranic promise: "Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured."
🕋 "whoever relies upon Allah then He is sufficient for him".
🫸🏼Avoid "if only" statements about the past and instead say: "QadarAllahu wa mā shāʾa faʿala" (Allah has decreed, and He does what He wills).
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👉🏼 focusing only on the current 24 hours rather than dwelling on the past or panicking over an uncertain future.
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