Periagoge
Scenario

When you believe illness is divine punishment for past sins

I feel like Allah is punishing me with chronic illness because I was not religious when I was younger and I cannot get this belief out of my head

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Magical thinking about divine justice creates additional suffering beyond physical pain through self-blame and spiritual despair.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Islamic psychology — nafs and spiritual wellbeing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.