Supporting Muslims Overcoming Addiction | The Talk with Robbie Hamza - Episode 2Supporting Muslims Overcoming Addiction | The Talk with Robbie Hamza - Episode 2
The Talk with Robbie Hamza
Robbie Hamza discusses the need for community support and faith-based recovery services for Muslims battling addiction.
55:47•12 Aug 2022
Faith and Recovery: Robbie Hamza's Candid Talk with Mohamad Fenj and Imam Ikraam Buksh
“To get over that and to put that behind you, Inshallah, and and replace that with Islam and with you know allah and and and doing good and trying to help others in your life.”
Imagine feeling like your community isn't there for you when you need them the most. In this episode of 'The Talk with Robbie Hamza', Robbie sits down with Mohamad Fenj from The Rehabilitation Project and Imam Ikraam Buksh to tackle this very issue. They dive deep into the lack of community response to substance abuse within Muslim communities and discuss why culturally sensitive support services are so crucial.
The Rehabilitation Project, soon to launch in Brisbane, aims to provide such support by aligning cultural values with modern recovery methods. The conversation highlights the pivotal role of faith in overcoming addiction. As Robbie eloquently puts it, 'to get over that and to put that behind you, Inshallah, and replace that with Islam and with you know allah and doing good and trying to help others in your life'.
The episode also sheds light on the challenges faced by those in recovery and the importance of community action plans. By listening to those with firsthand experience, we can better support individuals on their journey to sobriety. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the unique challenges and solutions for addiction recovery in Muslim communities.
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