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Maryam Abaya
Maryam Abaya
Trigger warning: Abuse
The issue with abuse is that we do not realise the severity of the matter, until we vocalise our feelings/experiences to others. There are various forms of abuse, verbal, mental ,emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Unfortunately, we live in a society where this is extremely common, yet neglected. 1 out of 5 adults in the UK experiences abuse. The trauma that derives from abuse, affects every aspect of one’s life, to the point where people have become mentally unstable. You begin to devalue your worth, and doubt the love that you deserve. It saddens us that a lot of women are victims of such abuse, although Islam forbids this, and regards this as a major sin. In a hadith narrated by the books of Abu Dawood and Ahmed, it states “it is not lawful for a Muslim to scare their fellow Muslim.” Physical abuse is just as bad as emotional abuse, especially in marriages. In the Holy Qu’ran, 30:21, it says “He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquillity with them, and he put love and mercy between your hearts, verily in that are signs for those who reflect.” May Allah make it easy on everyone who is suffering and hear your secret duas, Ameen. Remember that Allah is all-knowing and your sabr does not go unnoticed.