Spirituality and mental health were brought together at a community gathering held in Bradford at the weekend.
Approximately 210 individuals attended the workshop at Bradford Muslim College on Saturday.
The session, titled Cultivating Presence: A Journey of Healing and Return, was delivered by Dr Abdallah Rothman, an internationally recognised expert in Islamic psychology.
Participants examined the connection between Islamic spiritual teachings, psychological wellbeing, and individual growth through dialogue, contemplation, and interactive activities.
The audience comprised medical practitioners, local authority figures, caregivers, academics, and local residents.
Farkhandah Faraz, one of the event coordinators and a pharmacist working within the community, explained that social prescribing was gaining recognition across the health service.
She noted that clinicians obtaining guidance they could subsequently offer to Muslim patients, while demonstrating awareness of and respect for their spiritual principles, represented a valuable resource for professional practice.
Ms Faraz observed that such occasions served to narrow the divide between clinical care, general wellbeing, and religious conviction in an accessible manner.
The two-hour programme familiarised participants with foundational theories within Islamic psychology, presenting a comprehensive model for self-awareness and the development of emotional fortitude.
Event staff indicated that the gathering represented a significant chance to investigate integrated approaches to mental wellness and to encourage dialogue regarding psychological health specifically within Muslim communities.