For over a year, I was suffering from a health issue that no doctor could fix. Only once I opened the Quran and started to understand Allah did my body begin to heal. The English translation I read every day is by M.A.S Abdel Haleem, and it has made a real difference to how deeply I connect with the text.
I had been suffering with an extremely disturbing health issue for over a year.
I Tried Absolutely Everything
I tried absolutely everything to try and work out what was wrong with me.
I consulted with Doctors.
I tried different diets.
I started leaning in more to my meditation practice and even traveled to the other side of the world to attend a meditation course with a famous meditation teacher because I was so desperate to find out what was wrong with me. The retreat was completely commercial and was not helpful at all; I even left the course early.
No shortcut worked. I chased every wellness route the world offered, and each one left me exactly where I started, still searching for the real answer.
A Nurse With a Powerful Doctor Network
I used to be a nurse, and I run a business working with the most highly accomplished Doctors from around the world.
I probably have one of the most powerful networks in the world when it comes to finding the best Doctors.
So how could I not work out what my health issue was?
The access was there, the knowledge was there, and still the answer was not. Which is exactly what forced me to look somewhere I had never thought to look before.
Healthy Lifestyle From 21
I have been health conscious and living a healthy lifestyle since I was 21; going to the gym daily, eating healthy, etc.
All the physical habits were already in place, and yet something was still wrong. That gap is what led me toward Islam.
Islam Started the Healing
It was only once I got introduced to Islam and started to understand God through the Quran that my body finally started to heal and I started to get answers.
The Quran did what medicine, diets, and retreats could not. Once I started reading it every day, my body began to respond in ways that finally made sense.
Doctors Are Still Needed
Of course we absolutely still need Doctors, and God saves people through Doctors when He wills.
But if the underlying fear, disconnection with God, or our truth is not resolved at the core, no one on this earth can save us but Him.
The root cause of most of our issues will keep manifesting in different forms and ways until we surrender to Him, His Guidance, and His Will.
Medical help is part of the solution, not the whole solution. Real, lasting healing needs both the physical and the spiritual to be in place.
Why M.A.S Abdel Haleem’s Translation
M.A.S Abdel Haleem is the author of the English-translated version of the Quran that I read daily.
The other English translations of the Quran I came across were off-putting, and the language was strange; I believe they are limited by the author’s level of understanding and consciousness.
Choosing the right translation matters. The Abdel Haleem version has been clear, respectful, and easy to sit with every morning, which is why it became the one I stayed with.
Islam Is for the Whole of Humanity
Islam is not for the Arabic world alone. It is the one true religion for the whole of humanity.
Anyone anywhere in the world is invited to open the Quran, meet Allah, and find guidance. This religion does not belong to a culture; it belongs to every human heart.
Islam Can Be a Source of Relief and Solutions
If you are facing stress, health issues, or challenges, learning about Islam and aligning your life with its teachings and understanding where your incongruencies are can be a source of relief and solutions.
Allah guides who He wills.
Islam is not just spiritual comfort; it is a working framework for real-life problems. Guidance is a gift from Allah, and once He offers it, the responsibility is on us to take it seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which English Translation Of The Quran Do You Read?
M.A.S Abdel Haleem is the author of the English translation of the Quran that I read daily. Other translations I came across felt off-putting and strange, and I believe they were limited by the author’s level of understanding and consciousness.
Why Does Translation Quality Matter?
Because a poor translation can distort meaning. If the language feels awkward or the depth is missing, the Quran cannot land in your heart the way it is meant to. A high-quality translation preserves clarity and respect for the original meaning.
How Did Islam Help Heal Your Health Issue?
Nothing else worked. I tried doctors, diets, and even a famous meditation retreat that I ended up leaving early. It was only once I started to understand God through the Quran that my body finally began to heal and I started to get answers.
Does Islam Discourage Seeing Doctors?
No. We absolutely still need doctors, and God saves people through doctors when He wills. But if the underlying fear or disconnection from God is not resolved, no one can save us but Him. Physical care and spiritual alignment work together.
Is Islam Only For The Arabic World?
No. Islam is not for the Arabic world alone; it is the one true religion for the whole of humanity. Anyone from any background can turn to the Quran and find guidance if Allah wills it.