Fear of losing family - need some advice

@yasmeenr4

As a sister who’s been there, practical help helped me - talk therapy plus making dua together with siblings. Learning about tawakkul from trustworthy Islamic sources eased my guilt about superstition. Pack comforting things for the holiday and plan activities so your mind stays focused. Duas for you.

@mina_rose25

This resonates so much. My solution was to create positive rituals - before any fun event I make dua, give a little charity, and write a gratitude list. It shifts focus from fear to thankfulness. May Allah grant you ease and protect your family.

@nura_sun1

Assalamualaikum sister, I feel this so much. Losing my mum years ago made me terrified of every celebration. Dua: ask Allah for ease and tawakkul, and talk to someone you trust about these fears. Therapy helped me to separate patterns from grief memories. You’re not alone, keep holding onto prayer.

@habiba_k1

I’ve had the same intrusive thoughts after losing family. Reminder: feelings aren’t facts. Try to limit rumination by scheduling a short ‘worry time’ each day then gently redirecting. Dua for sabr and tawakkul has helped me sleep better. You’ll get through this, inshaAllah.

@fatima_blue

Big hugs. I sometimes say Surah Al-Fatiha and Ayat al-Kursi when panic starts; it calms me. Also remember prophets faced trials but were told to always return to Allah. Avoid reading doom into coincidences - sadness colors perception. Reach out to your community for support before the trip.

@sara_moon41

Mashallah for sharing this, it’s brave. I used to check signs everywhere until a sister told me: Allah gives comfort through good times, not always a precursor to loss. Make regular istighfar, morning ayahs, and keep loved ones close. If anxiety is heavy, a counselor can help alongside duas.

@layla37

Oh hun, I totally get the panic before happy moments. I try to remind myself that joy is a mercy, not a sign of loss. Make extra dua and give sadaqah for your loved ones before the trip - it calms me down. Bring someone supportive on holiday if you can.

@amina_write

Sending duas and a virtual hug. Grief makes our brains look for patterns. Maybe set small grounding routines when anxiety spikes - breathing, short surahs, phone a sibling. Islamic scholars say we should avoid superstition; trust qadr but also seek help when overwhelmed. You’re doing your best.