Talks & Writing
Listen, watch and read.
Lectures, webinars, articles and research on mental health, marriage, parenting, habits and purpose, through the lens of Islamic psychology.
Bela Khan on Muslim Central
A growing collection of Bela's lectures and webinars, free to stream on Muslim Central and Apple Podcasts.
- Decision Making the Islamic WayIstikharah, shura and tawakkul, from a contemporary and Islamic perspective
- Dealing with the Psychological Challenges of PregnancyEmotional and mental wellbeing through pregnancy
- Peace Through PrayerFinding peace and serenity in life through salah
- Decision Making the Islamic Way (webinar)Watch on YouTube
Articles
Selected writing
Productive Pregnancy
Nurturing the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical dimensions to make pregnancy peaceful and productive.
Read article Understand Al-Quran AcademyEarly to Rise: How to Win the Blessings of Fajr
How to develop a habit, find your anchor and make the most of the blessed hours after Fajr.
Read article Understand Al-Quran AcademyHubby, I Want an Ice-cream, Now!
A light-hearted, honest reflection on protecting a marriage from the whispers of Shaytan.
Read articleResearch
Gratitude in Islam and Positive Psychology: Establishing a Connection
International Conference on Islamic Psychology, 2022
Using content and textual analysis, the paper compares the conceptualisation of gratitude (shukr) in the Qur'an and Sunnah with gratitude in positive psychology, finding that both describe it as a source of abundance, well-being, meaning and life satisfaction.
Read on ResearchGate