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If you are grieving
Grief is not weakness and it is not a lack of faith. When his son Ibrāhīm was dying, the Prophet ﷺ wept. Told “even you are weeping?”, he said: “This is mercy… The eyes shed tears and the heart grieves, and we say only what pleases our Lord.” Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1303
Patience (ṣabr) is not the absence of tears. Allah does not punish for tears or for sorrow of the heart (Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1304); what the Prophet ﷺ warned against is wailing over the dead. Mourning has a limit as well as a permission: three days is the norm, and a widow observes four months and ten days (Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1280; Qurʾān, al-Baqarah 2:234). Beyond that, you may still miss them and still ask for help. Scholars explain the details of that warning differently, so ask a scholar you trust about your own situation.
Below is where to turn. Each entry was read from the organization’s own page on October 6, 2026. Hours, fees and numbers change, so confirm when you reach out.
If you or someone near you may be in danger
In an emergency, call 911. If you are thinking of ending your life, or worried about someone who is, call or text 988 now.
- Crisis line
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential one-on-one support from trained counselors for mental health struggles and emotional distress, by call, text or chat. Video relay for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. English and Spanish.
Who it is for. Anyone in distress, at any hour.
Hours: 24 hours a day, every day. Cost: Free Checked October 6, 2026.
Muslim-specific support
Peer listening is not therapy, and a therapy practice is not a crisis line. Each says below which it is.
- Helpline · peer support
Naseeha Mental Health Helpline
Phone calls, text messages and live chat with a counsellor who listens. Peer support, not therapy; it says it will help guide you to a therapist. Anonymous and confidential. Languages: English, French, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati.
Who it is for. Anyone who identifies as Muslim or comes from a Muslim background; it also says it welcomes non-Muslims.
Hours: 24 hours a day, every day. Cost: Free Checked October 6, 2026.
- Counseling and psychiatry
Khalil Center
Psychological, psychiatric and counseling services with religious consultation, plus community workshops. Its site carries an article on loss and grief in Islam, “From ʿĀm al-Ḥuzn to Healing: Understanding Loss in Islam”.
Who it is for. Adults, youth, children, couples and families.
Hours: not published on the page we read. Cost: Not published on its home page. Ask when you call. Checked October 6, 2026.
- Counseling and psychiatry
Maristan
Individual, couples, family, child and teen therapy, including trauma and grief support, medication management and spiritual care, with faith and culture built into the care. Telehealth is available nationally; in-person sessions only in Pleasanton, California. It does not provide emergency services.
Who it is for. Individuals and families who want care that honors their faith and culture.
Hours: Administrative hours Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm Pacific. Cost: Not published. It says insurance is accepted; contact the clinic for details. Checked October 6, 2026.
- Online therapy
Ruh Care
Online therapy by phone or video with licensed Muslim therapists, in 19 languages, with a free consultation call before you commit and free rematching if the first pairing does not fit.
Who it is for. Individuals, couples, families and children aged 3 and over, across North America.
Hours: not published on the page we read. Cost: Sessions $120 to $200 depending on the therapist. It says it accepts most major insurance and offers sliding-scale help for people without it. Checked October 6, 2026.
- Directory
Muslim Therapist Directory
A searchable directory of Muslim mental health providers. You can filter by gender, sect, issue, modality and location, then contact a provider directly. It says it verifies credentials before listing. Powered by Ruh.
Who it is for. Muslims looking for a therapist who shares their values.
Hours: not published on the page we read. Cost: Not published on the page. Fees are set by each provider. Checked October 6, 2026.
When a child is grieving
Neither of these is Muslim-specific. Use them for the practical side, such as how to talk with a child, and bring your own faith to it.
- Children and families
The Dougy Center
Peer grief support groups for children, teens, young adults and families, online courses and webinars, and free resource pages for kids, teens, parents and caregivers, and people supporting a grieving child.
Who it is for. Children, teens, young adults and the adults who care for them.
Hours: not published on the page we read. Cost: It describes its peer support groups and resources as free. Checked October 6, 2026.
- For young children
Sesame Workshop: grief resources
Storybooks, videos, articles, printables and activities with the Sesame Street characters to help children understand death and cope with grief. In English and Spanish.
Who it is for. Parents and caregivers of young children, mostly ages 1 to 6, with some material for older children.
Hours: not published on the page we read. Cost: Free to use on its website. Checked October 6, 2026.
A lasting loss can also be a reason to talk to your imam or a trusted elder, and to your family doctor if sleep, eating or daily life are suffering. This page is a list of places to start, not medical advice. Know a service that belongs here? Tell us, and we will check it before we add it.