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Najwa Awad, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Speaking & Media
Podcasts, Interviews and Articles on Mental Health and Well-Being


Building Resilience in Children: An Islamic Model of Parenting
"If you speak with adults today, most will likely tell you that one of the biggest causes of stress in their lives is parenting: Am I...
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20231 min read


Qur'an 30 for 30 | Juz’ 14: Ust. Najwa Awad | The Blessings of the Bee
The bee, a small insect which produces a powerhouse of healing with its sweet honey, is also responsible for pollinating much of what we...
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20231 min read


OCD and Satan’s Whispers, with Sr. Najwa Awad | DoubleTake S4 E5
In this episode, host Mohamad Zaoud talks to Sr. Najwa Awad, a fellow at Yaqeen Institute and author of the paper, “Clinicians, Imams,...
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20231 min read


Spiritual Self–Care For Mothers
"The holy month of Ramadan fast-approaches and many mothers may be finding themselves in a predicament–a low spiritual state. Reflecting...
Najwa Awad
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Ramadan and Breaking Out of the Cycle of Addiction
"Ramadan is an exceptional time for Muslims seeking Allah’s mercy, hope, and healing from all kinds of spiritual, physical, and...
Najwa Awad
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Remember Me and I Will Remember You | Qur'anic Healing Episode 1
Tune in with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Najwa Awad for the first part of the Qur'anic Healing series.
Najwa Awad
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20220 min read


Removing Grudges in Sha’aban
Sha’aban is a forgotten month, where the Prophet ﷺ really encouraged preparing for Ramadan. This is a month to purify our hearts to enter...
Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20221 min read


S3 E6: How to Stop Being Jealous | Doubletake, Part II
Jealousy can be psychologically and spiritually devastating if it goes unchecked, but that doesn’t have to be the case. How can we detect...
Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20221 min read
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