How I Learned to Stop Overthinking (Hamna’s Story)

In the previous part of Hamna’s story, you saw her still caught in emotional chaos. Now, let’s continue as she slowly begins to let go and move toward healing.

If you haven’t read Part 1, you can start here:

PART ONE OF HAMNAS STORY

Empathy by the Librarian: A Journey of Healing

“My dear, whenever you need me, I am here for you. You are not alone,” the librarian said gently.

She handed Hamna a book:

“Keep this close. It looks at your questions from every angle: Qur’anic, spiritual, and scientific.

May Allah make it easy for you.”

The Book of Thoughts

She had brought that book back with her and started reading. It was written:

To reach the root cause of problems, it is important to first look into depth and understand your inner world, because universal secrets lie within humans. 

How to Look Inward for Answers: A Deep Exploration

True understanding begins when a person faces themselves. Many answers are hidden beneath fear, doubt, and unchecked thoughts.

1. Identify and Accept

Say to yourself:

✔"This thought is in my mind, but it is not necessarily true."

This helps you distinguish between reality and emotion.

2. Investigate

Ask yourself:

✔Did this way of thinking come from me or someone else's influence?

✔Is there real evidence for it, or is it based on fear?

✔Would I say this to a close friend?

If not, ask:

✔Why am I treating myself this way?

3. Counterattack Overthinking — Reframe

When a Voice of Doubt appears, reply to it with a better one.

✔"I can't do anything."→ "I can try. If Allah wills, it is possible."

✔"Everyone is against me." →"Allah is sufficient for me ."

✔"I will fail." →"I will do my best and leave the result to Allah."

✔"I have ruined everything."→ "I made a mistake. I will learn and move forward."

4. Give the Command

• Don’t let your brain imprison you.

  
  

Say:

✔"Stop. That's enough."

✔"My heart is at peace."

Healing through Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

The best cure lies in patience, guarding the tongue, and purifying intention. 

“Allah has forgiven my Ummah for what they think within themselves, as long as they do not act upon it or speak of it.”

(Sahih al-Bukhari 6664, Sahih Muslim 127)

Hadith Reveals: What Is True Faith?

Abu Huraira (RA) reported that some Companions came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: We experience thoughts within ourselves that feel too serious to even speak of. The Prophet ﷺ asked: “Do you really experience this?” They replied: Yes. He ﷺ said: “That is a sign of clear faith.”

(Sahih Muslim 132a)

The hadith teaches that just as a thief is drawn to hidden treasure, Satan targets the believer with ill feelings, as mentioned in the Quran.

Qur’anic reference:

“From the evil of the whisperer who withdraws.”

(Surah An-Nas 114:4)

These thoughts are not a sign of weakness; they appear because faith exists within the heart.

From Mind Chatter to Clear Action: Ending Overthinking and Anxiety

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The real fight is with the inner self

She embraced the book’s guidance and followed a Sunnah path → applying 5 steps to detox her mind, heart, and soul. 

• Positivity Through Daily Dhikr 

✓ This became her quick defense. When the toxic inner talks grew stronger, she turned to dua and strengthened her faith by saying:

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

A'oodhu billaahi min ash-shaytaan ir-rajeem(I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.)

آمَنْتُ بِاللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ

Aamantu Billahi wa Rusulih(I believe in Allah and His Messengers.)

• Noticing Every Passing Whisper

✓ Recorded her reflections and observed them calmly.

✔ Journaling helps reduce overthinking and improves mental clarity (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005). 

Soon, she understood the lesson and finally found herself 👉 just like Rohaan, who healed from childhood trauma.

She Won the Inner War

Those who once lowered her self-esteem and bullied her were now surprised by her calm, grounded confidence. She stayed humble, yet unshaken.

In the end, she realized the real battle was never with others; it was always within herself—and she finally achieved inner peace.

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