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Join Dr. Omar Suleiman in this profound and timely discussion on overcoming compassion fatigue, emotional numbness, and burnout, drawing powerful insights from the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In an era marked by unprecedented rates of loneliness and depression, many seek quick fixes for "self-care." However, Dr. Suleiman challenges the modern, often self-serving, notion of self-care and presents a truly transformative Islamic perspective that builds genuine capacity for enduring good deeds. Dr. Suleiman explores how the Prophet ﷺ, despite immense personal loss and global responsibilities, maintained an extraordinary capacity for empathy, connection, and giving. This lecture delves into the practical wisdom of Islamic teachings that allow us to be active, compassionate individuals without succumbing to emotional depletion or despair. Discover how true Islamic self-care is about empowering yourself to be a more beneficial servant to Allah and to humanity, rather than retreating from the world's problems. Learn how acts like gratitude, setting healthy personal boundaries, and even sleep can become acts of worship and build your emotional and spiritual resilience. This talk is essential for anyone seeking to deepen their faith, navigate the challenges of modern life, and cultivate a boundless capacity for good. 📌 Key Topics Covered: • Redefining self-care from an Islamic perspective. • The unprecedented rates of loneliness, depression, and isolation in modern society. • The Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ unparalleled capacity for empathy and service. • How to build spiritual and emotional resilience through gratitude. • The concept of "rest as worship" and its significance in Islam. • Setting healthy boundaries and the Prophet's ﷺ example. • The importance of mutual consideration and support within families and communities. 💡 Takeaways: 1 Understand the profound difference between secular and Islamic concepts of self-care, focusing on building capacity to serve others. 2 Discover practical, Sunnah-based methods to combat burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional numbness. 3 Learn how everyday actions, when aligned with the right intention, can become acts of worship and increase your ability to do good. ⏱️ Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Modern Self-Care & Burnout 01:30 The Problem of Compassion Fatigue 03:30 The Prophet's ﷺ Unparalleled Capacity 06:00 Prayer as Escape (Not Ignorance) 08:00 A Mercy to All Worlds (Rahma tul Lil Alameen) 10:00 Prophet ﷺ as an Example of Balance 12:00 The Islamic Conception of Self-Care 15:00 Airplane Oxygen Mask Analogy in Islam 17:00 The Principle: If You Don't Have, You Can't Give 19:00 Sleep as Ibadah (Worship) 21:00 Halal Actions for Mandoob Becomes Mandoob 23:00 The Power of Gratitude Exercises 25:00 Celebrating Your Wins & Not Belittling Good Deeds 26:30 Personal Boundaries in the Prophet's ﷺ Life 27:30 Extending Consideration to Others (Spouses, Imams, Volunteers) 29:30 Concluding Supplication Keywords: • Dr. Omar Suleiman lecture • Islamic self-care • Compassion fatigue • Emotional burnout • Numbness and overwhelm • Prophetic wisdom • Sunnah • Emotional resilience • Gratitude in Islam • Rest as worship • Islamic perspective on mental health • Personal boundaries in Islam • Building capacity for good • Serving Allah and humanity • Spiritual growth • Islamic guidance for well-being