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 — 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 — webinarWatch 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